Which nuclide is paired with a specific use of that nuclide?
(1) carbon-14, treatment of cancer
(2) cobalt-60, dating of rock formations
(3) iodine-131, treatment of thyroid disorders
(4) uranium-238, dating of once-living organisms
The answer is (3) iodine-131, treatment of thyroid disorders. The radium-226 and cobalt-60 can be used in treatment of cancer. Carbon-14 can be used in dating of once-living organisms. Uranium-238 can be used in dating of rock formation.
