How to Calculate and Solve for Number of Atoms Present | Radiometric Method
Last Updated on April 8, 2024
The image above represents the number of atoms present. To calculate the number of atoms present, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are the Number of Atoms Present at t = 0 (No), Time (t) and Decay Constant (λ).
The formula for calculating number of atoms present:
N = Noe-λt
Where:
N = Number of Atoms Present
No = Number of Atoms Present at t = 0
t = Time
λ = Decay Constant
Let’s solve an example;
Find the number of atoms present when the number of atoms present at t=0 is 10, time is 5 and decay constant is 14.
This implies that;
No = Number of Atoms Present at t = 0 = 10
t = Time = 15
λ = Decay Constant = 14
N = Noe-λt
N = 10e-(14)(5)
So, N = 10e-(70)
N = 10e-70
N = 10(3.97e-31)
Then, N = 3.97e-30
Therefore, the number of atoms present is 3.97e-30.
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How to Calculate the Number of Atoms Present Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the number of atoms present.
To get the answer and workings of the number of atoms present using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Geology under Add-on.
Now, Click on Radiometric Method under Geology
Now, Click on Number of Atoms Present under Radiometric Method
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the number of atoms present according to the respective parameters which are the Number of Atoms Present at t = 0 (No), Time (t) and Decay Constant (λ).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Number of Atoms Present at t = 0 (No) is 10, Time (t) is 5 and Decay Constant (λ) is 14.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the number of atoms present and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
