Phosphorus-32 is used in the form of Na 2 HPO 4 in the treatment of chronic myeloid
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Phosphorus-32 is used in the form of Na2HPO4 in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia, among other things.
(a) The isotope decays by β-particle emission. Write a balanced equation for this process.
(b) The half-life of 32P is 14.3 days. If you begin with 4.8 μg of radioactive 32P in the form of Na2HPO4, what mass remains after 28.6 days (about 1 month)?
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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity
ISBN: 9780357001172
10th Edition
Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
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