Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The required time to diminish
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The half-life of technetium-
(b)
Interpretation:
The required time to diminish
(b)
Explanation of Solution
As the half of
Where
The value for
(c)
Interpretation:
The amount of technetium-
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The half-life of technetium-
Where
The value for
Hence, the amount left after
(d)
Interpretation:
The required time to diminish
(d)
Explanation of Solution
As the half of
Where
The value for
(e)
Interpretation:
The required time to diminish
(e)
Explanation of Solution
As the total time required to diminish
Where
The value for
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