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Which element’s isotope is often used to treat cancer patients?1) cobalt2) carbon3) uranium4) polonium

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Answer: COBALT

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The element's isotope often used to treat cancer patients is cobalt. Cobalt-60 also known as (60Co) is a radioactive isotope of cobalt that emits gamma radiation. Its used in chemo therapy for cancer patients. Hence 1). Cobalt is the correct answer

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Cobalt is the element's isotope that is often used to treat cancer patients.

Hence, the correct option is (1)e ek

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