Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 19 - Nuclear Chemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 895: 19.84

Answer

U-238, $t_{\frac{1}{2}} = 4.5*10^{9} years$ and Th-232, $t_{\frac{1}{2}} = 1.4*10^{9} years$ They are still present because of their long half-lives.

Work Step by Step

U-238, $t_{\frac{1}{2}} = 4.5*10^{9} years$ and Th-232, $t_{\frac{1}{2}} = 1.4*10^{9} years$ They are still present because of their long half-lives.
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