Which particle is emitted when an atom of 85Kr spontaneously decays?
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Answer:
Explanation:
To convert from atoms to moles, we must Avogadro's number:
- 6.022*10²³
This number tells us the amount of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in 1 mole of a substance. In this case, it is atoms of magnesium in 1 mole.
- 6.022 *10²³ atoms Mg / 1 mol mg
Now, let's set up an expression using:
Multiply this by the given number of atoms.
Flip the fraction so the atoms of magnesium can cancel.
Multiply and condense this into 1 fraction.
The original measurement had 3 significant figures, so our answer must have that many as well. For the number we calculated, that is the tenth place. The 6 in the hundredth place tells us to round the 1 to a 2.
It is about <u>92.2 moles of magnesium.</u>