Basic Chemistry
Basic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780134878119
Author: Timberlake, Karen C. , William
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 16, Problem 78APP

Step1:

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

Balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cesium-137.

Step2:

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The amount of sample remaining after 90 years.

Step3:

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The days needed to consume calcium-47.

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