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What are two elements that produce background radiation on earth and what do their decay equations look like?

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1. U₂₃₈→α→Th₂₃₄(UX₁)
2. Th₂₂₈→α→Ra₂₂₆(MsTh₁) 

α = Alpha decay (release of He Nucleus) 
The decay products are meso states that undergo further (β) decay

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a sample of argon gas is cooled and its volume went from 380. mL to 250. mL. If its final temperature was -55.0C, what was its o

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Given the following data:

initial volume = V₁ = 380 mL = 0.38 L

final volume = V₂ = 250 mL = 0.25 L

final temperature = T₂ = -55°C = 218 K

According to Charles's law, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature (in Kelvin). The mathematical expression is:

V₁/T₁= V₂/T₂

So, we calculate the initial temperature (V₁) as follows:

T₁ = T₂/V₂ x V₁ = 218 K/(0.25 L) x 0.38 L = 331.36 K ≅ 331.4 K

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