Lead-196 has a Half-life of 37 minutes. _____ grams? Please explain how to do this. Thank you!
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74 minutes x (1 half-life / 37 minutes) = 2 half-lives.
Two half-lives means the sample divides in half twice.
6.0 g x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1.5 g
Two half-lives means the sample divides in half twice.
6.0 g x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1.5 g