A Disadvantage of Using Isotopes Such as ¹⁵O, ¹³N, and ¹¹C

question 11

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of using isotopes such as ¹⁵O, ¹³N, and ¹¹C are their:

• A) long half-lives.
• B) short half-lives.
• C) long persistence.
• D) short persistence.

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