Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321971944
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 15E
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The half life of U-235 is given. Time taken by U-235 to reach one-eigth of its initial amount is to be stated.

Concept introduction:Decay constant is the quantity that expresses the rate of decrease of number of atoms of a radioactive element per second. Half life is defined as the time required for the number of nuclides to reach half of the original value.

To determine:The time taken by U-235 to reach one-eigth of its initial amount.

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