Tritium undergoes b decay, and the emitted b particle has an energy of 0.0186 MeV (1 MeV

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Tritium undergoes b decay, and the emitted b particle has an energy of 0.0186 MeV (1 MeV = 1.602 * 10–13 J). If a sample of tissue of mass 1.0 g absorbs 10% of the decay products of 1.0 mg of tritium, what dose equivalent does the tissue absorb?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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