Chapter 5: Q.5.48 (page 162)
If the half-life of Tl-201 is 3.0 days, what is its activity, in megabecquerels
a. after 3.0 days?
b. after 6.0 days?
Short Answer
Part (a). megabecquerels
Part (b) .megabecquerels
Chapter 5: Q.5.48 (page 162)
If the half-life of Tl-201 is 3.0 days, what is its activity, in megabecquerels
a. after 3.0 days?
b. after 6.0 days?
Part (a). megabecquerels
Part (b) .megabecquerels
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