The Isotope of Iodine with Mass Number 128 Undergoes Beta

question 15

Short Answer

The isotope of iodine with mass number 128 undergoes beta decay with a half-life of 25.00 minutes.How long will it take for 93.75% of a sample of pure ¹²⁸ I to decay?

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Definitions:

Conjunction Fallacy

A logical error where individuals incorrectly believe that specific conditions are more probable than a single general one.

Probabilities

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates an impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

Uncertain Events

Situations or occurrences with an unpredictable outcome due to a lack of information or inherent variability.

Isolated Cases

Instances or occurrences that are distinct from and not representative of the general situation or condition.