Answer: D. Slow down the chain reaction by absorbing free neutrons
Explanation: just got it right on the quiz A P E X
Answer:
D. 0.75 grams
Explanation:
The data given on the iridium 182 are;
The half life of the iridium 182,
= 15 years
The mass of the sample of iridium, N₀ = 3 grams
The amount left, N(t) after two half lives is given as follows;

For two half lives, t = 2 × 
∴ t = 2 × 15 = 30


∴ The amount left, N(t) = 0.75 grams
Answer:
B
Explanation:
the group number is=valence electrons. element 1 is in group 1 element 18 is in group 8. 1<8