EBK CHEMISTRY
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Author: Robinson
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.7P
PRACTICE 1.7 Some radioactive materials emit a type of radia- tion called alpha particles at high velocity.
(a) What is the kinetic energy in joules of an alpha particle with a mass of 6.6 × 10—27 kg and a speed Of 1.5 × 107 m/s? Express the number in scientific notation.
(b) Express the number and unit using an appropriate prefix.
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