A sample contains 10-2kg each of two substances A and B with half live...
Ratio of Half Lives and Atomic Weights
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Let's begin by understanding the given information:
- Substances A and B have half-lives of 4 seconds and 8 seconds, respectively.
- The ratio of their atomic weights is 1:2.
Amount of Substances A and B after 16 seconds
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To find the ratio of the amounts of A and B after 16 seconds, we need to calculate the remaining amounts of A and B after this time period.
For Substance A:
- After 4 seconds, half of Substance A will remain, i.e., 10/2 = 5kg.
- After another 4 seconds (total 8 seconds), half of the remaining Substance A will remain, i.e., 5/2 = 2.5kg.
- After another 4 seconds (total 12 seconds), half of the remaining Substance A will remain, i.e., 2.5/2 = 1.25kg.
- After another 4 seconds (total 16 seconds), half of the remaining Substance A will remain, i.e., 1.25/2 = 0.625kg.
For Substance B:
- After 8 seconds, half of Substance B will remain, i.e., 10/2 = 5kg.
- After another 8 seconds (total 16 seconds), half of the remaining Substance B will remain, i.e., 5/2 = 2.5kg.
Ratio of Amounts A and B after 16 seconds
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The ratio of the amounts of A and B after 16 seconds can be calculated as follows:
- Amount of A after 16 seconds = 0.625kg
- Amount of B after 16 seconds = 2.5kg
To find the ratio, we divide the amount of A by the amount of B:
0.625/2.5 = 1/4
Converting the ratio to a percentage:
(1/4) * 100 = 25%
The value of x is 25, as the ratio of the amounts of A and B after 16 seconds is 25/100.
Conclusion
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The ratio of the amounts of substances A and B after 16 seconds is 25/100.
A sample contains 10-2kg each of two substances A and B with half live...
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