The β-particles emitted in the decay of 3H (tritium) interact with matter to create light in a glow-in-thedark exit sign. At the time of manufacture, such a sign contains 15.0 Ci of 3H. What is the mass of the tritium?
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The β-particles emitted in the decay of 3H (tritium) interact with matter to create light in a glow-in-thedark exit sign. At the time of manufacture, such a sign contains 15.0 Ci of 3H. What is the mass of the tritium?
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