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Radioisotopes often emit alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays. The distance they travel through matter increases in order from alpha to gamma. Each radioisotope has a characteristic half-life, which is the time needed for half of a sample of radioisotope to undergo nuclear decay. The table lists isotopes of the element calcium.


Based on the table, which isotope is best suited for use as a radioactive tracer for the body’s use of calcium?

calcium-40

calcium-45

calcium-47

calcium-49

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based on the table calcium-47 is the correct answer

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Calcium 47 is best suited as a radioactive tracer for the body's use of calcium

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