Chapter 18, Problem 5RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The definition of Geiger counter, scintillation counter and their working is to be stated. Radiotracers are to be defined. The reason for ${}^{14}\text{C}$ and ${}^{\text{14}}\text{P}$ radioactive nuclides to be useful in learning about metabolic pathways and iodine-131 to be useful in diagnosis of disease of thyroid and the way to use a radioactive nuclide to demonstrate that chemical equilibrium is a dynamic process is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Geiger Muller tube detects and measures all type of radiations. The radiation entering the tube ionizes the gas present there. Not all the emitted radiations enter the Geiger Muller tube. Radiotracers are used in the medical sciences to learn about metabolic pathways.

To determine: The definition of Geiger counter, scintillation counter and radiotracers. The reason for ${}^{14}\text{C}$ and ${}^{\text{14}}\text{P}$ radioactive nuclides to be useful in learning about metabolic pathways and iodine-131 to be useful in diagnosis of disease of thyroid and the way to use a radioactive nuclide to demonstrate that chemical equilibrium.