Chapter 14, Problem 14.88PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

¹³⁷Cs is considered to be the biggest health threat than any other isotopes.

Concept introduction:

An element can be found in many isotopic forms, some of which are abundant, some are rare and some are radioactive. Some radioactive isotopes are used in medicine for radiopharmaceutical design These radioactive isotopes keeps on disintegrating and release dangerous a, ß and γ rays, which are very dangerous for health.