Chemical Kinetics - Result Question 67

####66. One of the hazards of nuclear explosion is the generation of Sr90 and its subsequent incorporation in bones. This nucleide has a half-life of 28.1yr. Suppose one microgram was absorbed by a new-born child, how much Sr90 will remain in his bones after 20yr.

(1995, 2M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 66. (0.25)

Solution:

kt=lnw0w

ln228.1×20=ln106gww=6.1×107g



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