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Ac^(227) has a half- life of 22.0 years ...

`Ac^(227)` has a half`-` life of `22.0` years with respect to one leading . To `Th^(227)` and the other to `Fr^(227)`. The percentage yields of these two daughter nuclides are `2.0` and `98.0`, respectively . What are the decay constants `(lambda)` for each of the separate paths ?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the decay constants for the two decay paths of Ac^(227) leading to Th^(227) and Fr^(227). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Data:** - Half-life of Ac^(227) = 22.0 years - Percentage yield to Th^(227) = 2.0% - Percentage yield to Fr^(227) = 98.0% ...
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