X- 22.5 d 33.0 d P17E.3 Two radioactive nuclides decay by successive first-order processes: → Y → Z (the quantities over the arrows are the half-lives in days). Suppose that Y is an isotope that is required for medical applications. At what time after X is first formed will Y be most abundant?

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22.5 d
33.0 d
P17E.3 Two radioactive nuclides decay by successive first-order processes:
→ Y → Z (the quantities over the arrows are the half-lives in
days). Suppose that Y is an isotope that is required for medical applications.
At what time after X is first formed will Y be most abundant?
Transcribed Image Text:X- 22.5 d 33.0 d P17E.3 Two radioactive nuclides decay by successive first-order processes: → Y → Z (the quantities over the arrows are the half-lives in days). Suppose that Y is an isotope that is required for medical applications. At what time after X is first formed will Y be most abundant?
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