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131I is a Beta - emitter used as a tracer for radioimmunoassay in biological systems.
(a) Write the equation for the beta emission of 131I
(b) The half life of 131I is 8.040 days. Determine:
(i) The decay constant in s-1.
(ii) The activity of a 2.05 mg sample of 131I.
(iii) The percentage of 131I remaining after 16 days.
(iv) The rate of betaemission after 16 days
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