Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 640: 93

Answer

Approx. 1.72 $\times$ $10^{21}$ no. of beta emissions will occur in 5.0 days.

Work Step by Step

Half-life of Bi-210 = 5.0 days That means In 5.0 days the amount of Bi will become half of the initial amount. Initial amount = 1.2 g Hence, the amount of Bi that will be disintegrated in 5.0 days= 1.2$\div$2 = 0.6 g. Now, Atomic mass of Bi-210 = 210 amu. hence, 1 mole Bi-210 = 210 g Bi. We know that 1 mole of Bi-210 contains 6.023 $\times$ $10^{23}$ no. of Bi atoms (According to Avogadro's law) Therefore, 210 g Bi-210 contains 6.023 $\times$ $10^{23}$ no. of Bi atom So, 0.6 g Bi-210 contains 6.023 $\times$ $10^{23}$ $\times$ 0.6 $\div$210 = 1.72085714 $\times$ $10^{21}$ no. of Bi atom $\approx$ 1.72 $\times$ $10^{21}$ no. of Bi atom. Therefore, approx. 1.72 $\times$ $10^{21}$ no. of beta emissions will occur in 5.0 days
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