21. Nuclear Chemistry
Radioactive Half-Life
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
Radioactive decay is a first-order reaction. Berkelium-250, a radioactive metallic element used in the synthesis of heavier elements, has a half-life of 3.217 hours. Determine the fraction of berkelium-250 that remains after four half-lives.
Radioactive decay is a first-order reaction. Berkelium-250, a radioactive metallic element used in the synthesis of heavier elements, has a half-life of 3.217 hours. Determine the fraction of berkelium-250 that remains after four half-lives.