The half-life of a radioactive kind of xenon is 9

Alvin Pugh

Alvin Pugh

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2022-01-30

The half-life of a radioactive kind of xenon is 9 hours. If you start with 32 grams of it, how much will be left after 18 hours?

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Maritza Mccall

Maritza Mccall

Beginner2022-01-31Added 17 answers

N(T)=N0(12)tt12
N0 = imitial quantity = 32 gram
t12 = half life = 9h
t=18h
N(18)=32(12}189
N(18)=32(12}2
N(18)=32×14
N(18)=8
Am: 8 gram

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