Half life is defined as the amount of time it takes for a radioactive material to divide itself into half after radioactive decay process. So basically, after the prescribed half-life, what transforms to another material is 1/2 of the original and what is left is 1/2 as well. In this case, the formula applicable is
ln N/No = -kt
where N represents the masses before and after decay, t is the time elapsed and k is the decay rate constant.
Substituting,
ln 10/40 = -k*20
-k = <span>-0.0693
To find t1/2 or half life, then
ln 0.5 = -k*t1/2
t1/2 = ln 0.5 / 0.0693 = 0.1 minutes
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Answer:
Mg + 2H₂O —> Mg(OH)₂ + H₂
Explanation:
Mg + H₂O —> Mg(OH)₂ + H₂
The above equation can be balance as illustrated below:
Mg + H₂O —> Mg(OH)₂ + H₂
There are 2 atoms of H on the left side and a total of 4 atoms on the right side. It can be balance by writing 2 before H₂O as shown below:
Mg + 2H₂O —> Mg(OH)₂ + H₂
Now, the equation is balanced
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Element >>>>> Reactant >>>> Product
Mg >>>>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>>>> 1
H >>>>>>>>>>> 4 >>>>>>>>>>> 4
O >>>>>>>>>>> 2 >>>>>>>>>>> 2
Answer: 3.56 nanoseconds
Explanation:
False, the radiation from food and medical procedures have very little consequences. The radiation from a nuclear power plant can kill people which makes it a very large problem if not contained properly.
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