4.605 The time for 99% of a sample of a radioisotope to decay is given by the equation to.99 = k seconds. Similarly, the time for 99.9% of a sample of a radioisotope to decay is given by seconds. A sample of pure Polonium-210 is used in a laboratory experiment. Calculate the time it takes for (a) 99% (b) 99.9% of the mass of the polonium to decay. 6.908 to.999 = k

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.