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11. Radiometric dating a. If 226Ra has a half-life of 1600 years, what is its decay constant in units of s1? Knowing that radium occurs naturally at about 1.2 pCi/L, how many radioactive nuclei would be present in a 12.5 kL swimming pool? b. c. What then would be its initial activity in Bq? If the 12.5 kL of water was from an ancient ceremonial pool in Egypt for the private use of King Tut, after 3500 years what would be its activity? d. e. If it was found to have an activity of 175 Bq, how old is the water?

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