Answer to Question #273102 in General Chemistry for Kelvin lee Boacon

Question

3. Phosphorus-32 is used in biochemical studies to follow the pathway taken by metabolites. Its half-life is 14.3 days. A vial

containing 10 microgram of P-32 is accidentally spilled into a sink. (5 points each)

a. How long will it take P-32 in the drain to exhibit 68% of its original activity?

b. How many atoms of P-32 remain in the sink after 755 days?

Answer 1

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