A sample of an alpha emitter having an activity of 0.18 Ci is stored in a 25.0-mL sealed

Chapter 21, Problem 21.82

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A sample of an alpha emitter having an activity of 0.18 Ci is stored in a 25.0-mL sealed container at 22 oc for 245 days. (a) How many alpha particles are formed during this time? (b) Assuming that each alpha particle is converted to a helium atom, what is the partial pressure of helium gas in the container after this 245-day period?

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