Chapter 14, Problem 14.57PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Time for disposing of the waste should be identified.

Concept introduction: The energy of work done can be determined by power as follows:

E $\text{= P }\times \text{ t}$

Where P is power in watt

T is time in sec

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Decay series of each isotope should be identified.

Concept introduction:

To achieve the stability of the isotope, the beta decay takes place which results in an increase in a number of the proton by a unit as follows:

${\text{P}}_{\text{z}}{}^{\text{A}}\to {\text{ P}}_{\text{z+1}}{}^{\text{A}}{\text{+ e}}_{\text{-1}}{}^{\text{0}}$

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Amount of total waste in metric tons should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Amount of waste can be determined as follows:

= M_Te / M_Zr + M_Te

M_Zr = Molar mass of zirconium

M_Te = Molar mass of Tellurium