a
Express the amount of substance remaining as function of time
a
Answer to Problem 23E
The required expression is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
The formula of half-life is:
Where,
Calculation:
To find the formula for half-life.
Substitute the value of
b
Time taken when the amount remain will be 1 gram.
b
Answer to Problem 23E
Time taken when the amount remain will be 1 gram is 38.1 days.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Substitute the values in the formula:
Take natural logarithm to both sides:
Hence, time taken when the amount remain will be 1 gram is 38.1 days.
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