Radiochemistry
Radiochemistry: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Radioactivity, Radiotherapy, Radioactive Element, Radioisotopes, Carbon Dating Method, Radiochemistry and, Applications of Radiochemistry
Important Questions on Radiochemistry

Radiochemistry is the study of chemistry of radioactive and non-radioactive _____.

Name the three types of radiations emitted by radionuclides.

Gold-198 is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Radioisotope used for the treatment of blood disorder and skin disease is



Iron-59 is a radioisotope used for the diagnosis of cancer.

Radioisotope used for location and detection of brain tumour, thyroid gland disorder is


Radiochemistry is the study of chemistry of electrical energy and chemical change.


How many α and β particles will be emitted by an element in changing to a stable isotope of ?

Which of the following isotopes of carbon is/are used in carbon dating?


What do you understand by carbon dating system?

Write law of Radioactive decay. Using the exponential decay law derive expressions for half life and mean life of a radioactive element.
