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aleksklad
1 month ago
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What is the number N0 of 99mTc atoms that must be present to have an activity of 15mCi?

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1 answer:
Keith_Richards [3.2K]1 month ago
4 0
Based on my findings, within a period of 2 hours, there are certain atoms remaining. N = N0 * 2^(-t/6.020) = N = N0 * 2^-0.33223 = 0.7943 N0 Thus, the quantity of atoms that undergo disintegration is N0 - N = N0 * (1 - 0.79430) = 0.2057 N0 This must equate to 15 mCi = 15 * 3.7 * 10^7 = 5.55 * 10^8 atoms N0 = 5.55 * 10^8 / 0.2057 = 2.698 * 10^9 atoms Consequently, 2.698 * 10^9 atoms represents the value of N0.
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