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lodine-131 has a half life of about 8 days. If you had 60 grams of , how much would remain after 24 days?
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Answer:
7.5 grams
Explanation:
From the question,
(R/R’)ᵇ = 2ᵃ……………….. Equation 1
Where b = half life, R = Original mass of iodine, R’ = Remaining mass of Iodine after disintegration, a = Total time taken.
⇒ R/R’ = 2ᵃ/ᵇ…………… Equation 2
Given: R = 60 grams, a = 24 days, b = 4 days
Substitute these values into equation 2
60/R’ = 2²⁴/⁸
60/R’ = 2³
R’ = 60/2³
R’ = 60/8
R’ = 7.5 grams