Laboratory Manual Chemistry in Context
Laboratory Manual Chemistry in Context
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ISBN: 9780073518121
Author: American Chemical Society
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 55Q

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mode of radioactive decay and half-life of polonium -210 has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Polonium is a radioactive element with atomic number 84 and symbol Po. All the isotopes of polonium are highly radioactive.

Isotopes are variants of same element, having same atomic number but different mass number.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the presence of polonium-210 in tobacco has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Polonium is a radioactive element with atomic number 84 and symbol Po. All the isotopes of polonium are highly radioactive.

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