An alpha particle is identical to a helium atom that has been stripped of its two electrons
Atoms combine as the electrons from each atom are attracted to the nuclei of the atoms. This results in bonds ranging from 100% covalent to bonds with high ionic character. The combination of atoms to form compounds occurs when the compounds being formed are at lower energy than the original atoms
Answer: b} The exact time when an individual atom will decay can be accurately predicted.
c} After each half-life, the amount of radioactive material is reduced by half.
Explanation:
All radioactive decay follows first order kinetics.
Rate law expression for first order kinetics is given by:
where,
k = rate constant
t = time taken for decay process
a = initial amount of the reactant
a - x = amount left after decay process
Expression for calculating half life, which is the time taken by the half of the reactants to decompose is:
Answer:
V=0.68L
Explanation:
For this question we can use
V1/T1 = V2/T2
where
V1 (initial volume )= 0.75 L
T1 (initial temperature in Kelvin)= 303.15
V2( final volume)= ?
T2 (final temperature in Kelvin)= 273.15
Now we must rearrange the equation to make V2 the subject
V2= (V1/T1) ×T2
V2=(0.75/303.15) ×273.15
V2=0.67577931717
V2= 0.68L
