Each of the following isotopes has been used medically for the purpose indicated. Suggest reasons why the

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Each of the following isotopes has been used medically for the purpose indicated. Suggest reasons why the particular element might have been chosen for this purpose.

a. Cobalt-57, for study of the body’s use of vitamin B12

b. Calcium-47, for study of bone metabolism

c. Iron-59, for study of red blood cell function

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305957404

10th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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