Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781305084476
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 42E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of gamma rays emitted by Tc-99 in 24 hours is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The time required by a radioactive sample to decompose to half of its mass is called its half-life.

In every half-life, the sample is reduced to half of its mass that was taken initially in the current decay.

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