Calculate Volume of 24NaI Stock Solution for 1kBq at 8:30am on 4th June

  • Thread starter Thread starter roley
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Hey
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of a 24NaI stock solution required to achieve an activity of 1 kBq at 8:30 AM on June 4th, given that the half-life of 24Na is 15 hours and the initial activity was 16,000 Bq in 25 cm³ at 5:00 PM on June 2nd. Participants emphasize the importance of using the half-life and exponential decay equations to determine the remaining activity over time. The problem-solving approach involves applying the decay constant derived from the half-life to find the necessary volume of the stock solution.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of half-life calculations
  • Familiarity with exponential decay equations
  • Knowledge of decay constants
  • Basic proficiency in unit conversions (Bq to kBq)
NEXT STEPS
  • Learn how to calculate decay constants from half-lives
  • Study the application of exponential decay equations in radioactive decay
  • Explore unit conversion techniques for radioactivity measurements
  • Practice problems involving half-life and activity calculations
USEFUL FOR

Students in nuclear physics, radiochemistry, or anyone involved in experiments requiring precise calculations of radioactive isotopes and their decay over time.

roley
Messages
1
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


The Half life of the isotope 24Na is 15.00 hours. a stock solution of 24NaI contained 16000Bq of activity in 25cm3 at 5.00 pm on the 2nd of june. An experiment starting at 8:30am on the 4th of june requires 1kBq. What volume of the stock 24NaI solution would be required to give the desired activity at 8:30 am on the 4th of june

Homework Equations



I am not given any equation but the ones that relate to it are the simple half life, decay constant and exponential decay equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I really have no idea where to start in this problem i know this is asking a lot but any indication or support would be greatly appriciated
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
welcome to pf!

hi roley! welcome to pf! :wink:
roley said:

Homework Equations



I am not given any equation but the ones that relate to it are the simple half life, decay constant and exponential decay equations

ok, write out these equations, and we'll take it from there :smile:
 

Similar threads

Calculating 32P Half-Life for Urgent Experiment: Stock Solution Needed
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
What Was the Activity of Am-241 on June 16, 2004?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
3K
Calculating Stock Solution Volume for NaHCO3 5g/L: M1V1=M2V2
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Basic Nuclear Decay: Calculating Min Mass for 10Ci in 30 Months
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Calculating decay constants and half-life
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
17K
Radioactive Decay and Linear Graphing
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
6K
Undergrad Progress In Calculating The HLbL Contribution To Muon g-2
  • · Replies 0 ·
Replies
0
Views
3K
Challenge Math Challenge - December 2018
  • · Replies 67 ·
3
Replies
67
Views
17K
April Fool's Physics Papers 2026
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
758
Can Old Handouts Effectively Prepare You for Physics Tests?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
4K