perryjarvisr9285 perryjarvisr9285
  • 03-05-2022
  • Physics
contestada

If the activity of a radionuclide decreases from 5,000 disintegrations per minute to 625 disintegrations per minute

in 12 hours, its half-life is?

Respuesta :

jsimpson11000 jsimpson11000
  • 03-05-2022

Answer:

4 hrs

Explanation:

625 = 5000 (1/2)^n

625/5000 = 1/2^n

n = 3 half lives

3 half lives = 12 hours       1 half life = 4 hrs

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

PLease help!!!:):) The light in this diagram is producing light. Which best describes the process of energy conversion to accomplish this? A. The magnetic ener
How Long Does It Take For An Ice Cube To Melt At Room Temperature?
Which trends are observed as each of the elements within Group 15 on the Periodic Table is considered in order from top to bottom? (1) Their metallic properties
Which compounds are electrolytes? (1) C2H5OH and H2SO4 (2) C2H5OH and CH4 (3) KOH and H2SO4 (4) KOH and CH4
What are the three duties of a central bank?
Which formula represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon? (1) C2H6 (3) C5H8 (2) C3H8 (4) C6H14
A cellphone company offers four choices for purchasing talk time. Which of the following has the lowest cost per minute? F 200 minutes for $24.50 G 550 minute
During the Revolutionary War, how did the British convince slaves to run away from their owners and help the British war effort? A. made plans to arrest slave
Here is another for fun question. MUST SHOW ALL WORKINGS So, What is the biggest 4 digit whole number that meets the three requirements 1. the digits are differ
At STP, which list of elements contains a solid, a liquid, and a gas? (1) Hf, Hg, He (3) Ba, Br2, B (2) Cr, Cl2, C (4) Se, Sn, Sr