Question

Why is it important to know about the half-life of an isotope before using it? (Think about the uses you researched, particularly in the medical field)

Answer 1

if the half-life of a radioactive substance is a few seconds long, it decays very quickly and is safe to handle . if the half is many years , then you have to be careful

Answer 2

Thank you so much @perl It means a lot! I figured that's what it was talking about, but I need some clarification about it

Answer 3

:)