A 300 g radioactive sample has a half-life of 3 hours. After 18 hours, the remaining quantity is
- 4.68 g
- 2.34 g
- 3.34 g
- 9.37 g
Answer
(1) 4.68 g
Solution
Radioactive decay is a first order process.
Number of half-lives, n = 18 h3 h = 6
Remaining quantity = 30026
= 30064
4.68 g
Answer: (1)