CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2005 - Question 34

Chemistry 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 34: Treatment of cancer II. Detection of leakages in water mains III. Detection of the ages of ancient tools IV. Preparation of drugs Which combination of the above refers to the uses of radioactive isotopes?

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
Treatment of cancer II. Detection of leakages in water mains III. Detection of the ages of ancient tools IV. Preparation of drugs Which combination of the above refers to the uses of radioactive isotopes?
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The use of radioactive isotopes is associated with various applications, and the given options can be categorized as follows:

I. Treatment of cancer - This refers to the medical applications of radioactive isotopes in cancer therapy, such as radiation therapy.

II. Detection of leakages in water mains - Radioactive tracers can be used to locate and identify leaks in water mains.

III. Detection of the ages of ancient tools - Radioactive dating methods, such as carbon dating, involve the use of radioactive isotopes to determine the age of ancient artifacts.

IV. Preparation of drugs - Radioactive isotopes can be used in the synthesis and labeling of drugs for medical imaging and research purposes.

The combination that refers to the uses of radioactive isotopes is: I. Treatment of cancer, II. Detection of leakages in water mains, III. Detection of the ages of ancient tools, and IV. Preparation of drugs.

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