Iodine-129 is a product of nuclear fission, whether from an atomic bomb or a nuclear power plant.

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Iodine-129 is a product of nuclear fission, whether from an atomic bomb or a nuclear power plant. It is a β emitter with a half-life of 1.7 x 107 years. How many disintegrations per second would occur in a sample containing 1.00 mg 129I?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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