Concept explainers
a.
To determine what fraction of the given substance will remain after 100 years.
a.
Answer to Problem 15P
The fraction of amount remaining shall be approximately
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given product has a half life of approximately 25000 years
We shall use the formula for half-life,
(If an amount
Hence we put the values given in the question.
The remaining substance shall be,
Hence the fraction of amount remaining shall be approximately
b.
To determine what fraction of the given substance will remain after million years.
b.
Answer to Problem 15P
The fraction of amount remaining shall be approximately
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given product has a half life of approximately 25000 years
We shall use the formula for half-life,
(If an amount
Hence we put the values given in the question.
The remaining substance shall be,
Hence the fraction of amount remaining shall be approximately
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