When we write a formula of a compound in its simplest form, it is empirical formula.
Given the molecular formula is = C₁₈H₃₆
Now we can relate both empirical and molecular formula as;
Molecular formula = n x empirical formula
C₁₈H₃₆ = 18 x CH₂
So the empirical formula of C₁₈H₃₆ is CH₂
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Answer:</h3>
28.52 seconds
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Explanation:</h3>
Initial number of atoms of Nitrogen 12,000 atoms
Half-life = 7.13
Number of atoms after decay = 750 atoms
We are required to determine the time taken for the decay.
Note that half life is the time taken for a radioactive isotope to decay to a half of its original amount.
Using the formula;
Remaining amount = Initial amount × (1/2)^n , where n is the number of half lives
In our case;
750 atoms = 12,000 atoms × (1/2)^n
0.0625 = 0.5^n
n = log 0.0625 ÷ log 0.5
n = 4
But, 1 half life =7.13 seconds
Therefore;
Time taken = 7.13 seconds × 4
= 28.52 seconds
Therefore, the time taken for 12,000 atoms of nitrogen to decay to 750 atoms is 28.52 seconds
Hey there!
The best way to balance chemical equations is to first start by balancing polyatomic ions such as OH and SO₄.
Next, balance other elements, but save elements that are by themselves for last, such as H₂ or Fe. Once you balance everything else you can do the ones by themselves, it's much easier.
Hope this helps!