The decay of a radioactive element is a random process which is governed by the laws of chance. The rate of decay only depends on the number of undecayed atoms. This means that the …

Why is radioactive decay measured in half-life instead of the full time? What radioactive isotope has a half life of 28million years? How can I calculate nuclear half life? How can radioactive …

To answer this, we need to know the half-life of carbon-14, t_(1/2) = 5730y Now, we may assume that radioactive decay is a first order reaction, ln([A]_0/[A]_t) = -kt Let's derive k by way of, …

Radioactive decay is a process in which an unstable nucleus emits alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), or gamma rays (γ) and becomes a different nucleus.

What kind of bond holds the amino acids together in the protein that is formed? How do you write the radioactive decay equation for the radioisotopes, Gold-198 and Radon-222? What is a …

What are the biological effects of radiation? What are the different sizes and health hazards of the three nuclear particles/rays? How is radioactive decay used to date fossils? What is the …

May 7, 2018 · We begin with 20g of a certain radioactive isotope. As it decays, the amount remaining at time t (hrs) is A = 20e-0.08t. What is its rate of decay at time t = 8 ? solution …

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What do exponential growth and decay have in common? How do you identify equations as exponential growth or exponential decay? Is the equation #V (T)=100 (1.08)^T# an …

The half life of the radioactive element Strontium-90 is 37 years. In 1950, 15 kilograms of this element released accidentally. How do you determine the formula which shows the mass …