Radioisotopes often emit alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays. The distance they travel through matter increases in order from alpha to gamma. Each radioisotope has a characteristic half-life, which is the time needed for half of a sample of radioisotope to undergo nuclear decay.
Which quality is desirable for a radioisotope that is used for medical imaging of a specific organ? Check all that apply.
Options:
half-life of several years
half-life of several days
half-life of several seconds
emission of gamma rays
emission of alpha particles
ability to be attached to a compound used by the body
ability to pass through the body without being absorbed
