A Radioactive Isotope Has Decayed to the Point That One-Eighth

question 26

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope has decayed to the point that one-eighth of the original content is left.How many half-lives have passed?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)4

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