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isomers

/ˈaɪsəmərz/ /aɪˈsɒmərz/

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noun

Isómeros

Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.

Examples :

"Glucose and fructose are isomers; they both have the formula C6H12O6, but their atoms are arranged differently. "

La glucosa y la fructosa son isómeros; ambos tienen la fórmula C6H12O6, pero sus átomos están dispuestos de manera diferente.

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noun

Isómeros

Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties.

Examples :

"While chemically identical, two isomers of cobalt might decay at different rates, making one a more suitable option for medical imaging than the other. "

Si bien son químicamente idénticos, dos isómeros de cobalto pueden desintegrarse a diferentes velocidades, lo que convierte a uno en una opción más adecuada para las imágenes médicas que el otro.

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