A carbon sample contains 4000 atoms of radioactive element 235U. Given that 235U has a half-life of 800 years, how long would it take to decay to 150 atoms. Note: Half-life = (Ln2)/k a. -3500 years b. 3500 years c. 4000 years d. -4000 years e. None
A carbon sample contains 4000 atoms of radioactive element 235U. Given that 235U has a half-life of 800 years, how long would it take to decay to 150 atoms. Note: Half-life = (Ln2)/k a. -3500 years b. 3500 years c. 4000 years d. -4000 years e. None
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