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 O a. -3500 years. O b. 3500 years O c. 4000 years O d. -4000 years Oe. None

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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
O a. -3500 years
O b. 3500 years
O c. 4000 years
O d. -4000 years
O e. None
Transcribed Image Text: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 O a. -3500 years O b. 3500 years O c. 4000 years O d. -4000 years O e. None
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