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It is found that `3.125 xx 10^(-8) g` atoms of `Rn` exist in equilibrium with `1 g` of radium at `0^(@)C` and 1 atm pressure. The disintegration Constant of `Ra` is `1.48 xx 10^(11) s^(-1)`. Calculate the disintegration cosntant of `Rn`.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the disintegration constant of radon (Rn) given the disintegration constant of radium (Ra) and the amount of radon in equilibrium with radium. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values:** - Mass of radon (Rn) = \(3.125 \times 10^{-8} \, \text{g}\) - Mass of radium (Ra) = \(1 \, \text{g}\) - Disintegration constant of radium (\(\lambda_{Ra}\)) = \(1.48 \times 10^{-11} \, \text{s}^{-1}\) ...
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