Isotopes Explained in Simple Words with Real-life Examples

Isotopes are variants of chemical elements that differ in the number of neutrons in their nuclei. Although isotopes have the same number of protons, which defines the element's identity, they can exhibit different atomic masses due to varying neutron counts. This difference in mass leads to unique properties and behaviors among isotopes of the same element.
Radiometric dating is one of the most significant applications of isotopes. Scientists use the decay of radioactive isotopes to determine the age of rocks, fossils, and archaeological artifacts. For instance, Carbon-14 dating relies on the decay of the radioactive isotope carbon-14 to estimate the age of organic materials. Isotopes have extensive medical uses, particularly in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment. Furthermore, isotopic analysis provides valuable insights into geological processes, climate change, and environmental studies.
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[@jlglover4592]

Isotopes are one of those words I understand right up until I have to explain them. Thanks for this video!

[@Scienceabc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iblivs21]

One of the best videos I've watched about Isotopes. The visual aid, real-life examples, and clear commentary really helps learning easier. Thanks!

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[@OofOof-le5bz]

This video explained me about isotopes so better than my actual science books in school. Thank you :D

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[@MumtazAli-xn7oh]

this vedio is so useful to me even my teacher cant explain like this thanks 😇

[@SciMinute]

Wow good explaining! 👍

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[@Kirnotsarg]

Satish take a bow 🙇 🙌

[@nafisatabassum123]

Thank you so much 😊

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[@thisissoeasy]

Brilliant explanation! Thank you.

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[@WarlockEthan]

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[@Durgalifestyle-]

How to identify chlorine has 2 isotopes???? Reply plz

[@luisito6314]

How do they know how much carbon 14 it started with

[@Power_to_the_people567]

By learning how much carbon 14 remains. They picture it at 3:29

[@Scienceabc]

Scientists estimate how much carbon-14 they started with by calculating the amount of carbon-14 in an organism that is living and then comparing it against the organism that has been dead for thousands of years.

[@Vixeinn]

mass number is protons + neutrons not just neutrons

[@saialmatrud4554]

At 1:10 I think you meant the mass number is neutrons + protons

[@weekendx1-nl9kn]

No protons+electrons

[@luisito6314]

Why does an extra neutron change its properties?? Its wierd how they are all made of the same protons n neutrons but they make different elements??

[@Power_to_the_people567]

Adding an extra neutron to an atom can transform it into an isotope of the same element, altering its nuclear stability and potentially making it radioactive. This change can influence the atom’s physical properties, such as mass and density, and subtly affect its chemical behavior in reactions, primarily noticeable in lighter elements.

[@Scienceabc]

Adding a neutron makes the nucleus a tad bit bigger and hence more likely to be unstable, so that instability gives rise to certain properties that you find in stable isotopes. If you think about it, visible light, radiowaves, infrared etc. are all electromagneitc radiation with different energy levels, so why does a change in their energy levels imparts such different properties to those radiation?

[@davenhaven]

Heavier…