(4) Radioactive decay follows first order kinetics. How manyμgof a3.42μgsample ofCo−60remain after 30.0 years? The half-life of Co-60 is 5.27 years.
(4) Radioactive decay follows first order kinetics. How manyμgof a3.42μgsample ofCo−60remain after 30.0 years? The half-life of Co-60 is 5.27 years.
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Problem 11.46PAE: A substance undergoes first-order decomposition. After 40.0 min at 500°C, only 12.5% of the original...
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(4) Radioactive decay follows first order kinetics. How manyμgof a3.42μgsample ofCo−60remain after 30.0 years? The half-life of Co-60 is 5.27 years.
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