If a Nuclide Has a Decay Constant of 0

question 43

Short Answer

If a nuclide has a decay constant of 0.765 × 10^-6 s^-1 and contains 3.0 × 10¹⁷ nuclei
(a) what is the half life?
(b) what is its initial activity?
(c) what is the activity after 12. days?

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