After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Isotopes 2. Basic Concepts of Isotopes 3. Atomic Structure 4. Nucleus 5. Applications in Agriculture. Meaning of Isotopes: Isotopes are atoms of the same element whose nuclei contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons i.e. the isotopes of the same element having the same atomic [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the properties of α, β and γ particles. Properties of Alpha (α) Particles: The alpha particles are doubly positively charged helium atoms i.e. the alpha rays consist of particles carrying two units of positive charges and having a mass of 4 units. It gives helium spectrum. The energies of α-particles are quite [...]
After reading this article you will learn about qualitative and quantitative types of chemical labelling. Qualitative Chemical Labelling: It is also known as in vivo or surface measurement. Through this qualitative measurement, the rate of movement and uptake pattern of plant nutrients viz. p, k etc. by plants—can be made. Circulation times 'in normal and diseased humans by using Na-24, [...]