The half-life of bromine-74 is 25 min. How much of a 4.0mg sample is still active after 75 min?

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2022-11-28

The half-life of bromine-74 is 25 min. How much of a 4.0mg sample is still active after 75 min?

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Bria Mccoy

Bria Mccoy

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Formula : a = a 0 1 2 n
Where, a = quantity left after 75 min
a 0 = initial quantity = 4.0mg
n = number of half lifes = 75min/half life
= 75 min  25  min = 3
a = 4.0 m g ( 1 / 2 ) 3
=0.5mg
0.5mg is still active after 75min

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