Practice problem
Isotopes — Definition & Overview
By Deena Hauze
The element phosphorus can have different isotopes, including phosphorus-32.
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Phosphorus-32 is an isotope of phosphorus used in medicine to detect eye tumors. How does phosphorus-32 differ from elemental phosphorus (shown in the picture above)?