If a tree dies and the trunk remains undisturbed for 12,000 years, what percentage of original C-14 is still present? (half-life of C-14 is 5730 years)

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If a tree dies and the trunk remains undisturbed for 12,000 years, what percentage of original C-14 is still present?
(half-life of C-14 is 5730 years)
O a. 23.4%
O b. 2.36%
O c. 38.9%
d. 80.5%
e. 29.2%
Transcribed Image Text:If a tree dies and the trunk remains undisturbed for 12,000 years, what percentage of original C-14 is still present? (half-life of C-14 is 5730 years) O a. 23.4% O b. 2.36% O c. 38.9% d. 80.5% e. 29.2%
In the reaction shown, the radiation produced is a(an)
66
66
Cu
29
30Zn + ?
a. alpha particle
O b. beta particle
O c. positron
O d. gamma ray
e. neutron
Transcribed Image Text:In the reaction shown, the radiation produced is a(an) 66 66 Cu 29 30Zn + ? a. alpha particle O b. beta particle O c. positron O d. gamma ray e. neutron
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