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Nuclear Stability & Isotopes

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Covers: Definition of isotopes · Notation of isotopes (e.g., ¹⁴C) · Examples of common isotopes · Physical vs chemical properties of isotopes · Neutron-to-proton ratio · Stable vs unstable nuclei · Concept of nuclear forces: Strong nuclear force (basic idea) · Binding energy (qualitative) · Radioactive vs stable isotopes · Applications of isotopes: Medical (tracers, cancer treatment), Industrial uses, Carbon dating (basic idea)

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