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Discuss why radioisotopes are used as tracers in medical diagnostics and research.
 
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The formula weight of magnesium fluoride (MgF2 ), rounded to one decimal place, is ________ amu.
 
  A) 86.6
  B) 43.3
  C) 62.3
  D) 67.6
  E) 92.9


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

They react in exactly the same way as non-radioactive atoms of the same element, but the radiation can be detected.

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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