The Ratio of Parent to Daughter Isotopes in a Radioactive

question 17

Multiple Choice

The ratio of parent to daughter isotopes in a radioactive decay process is 0.40. How many half- lives have elapsed since the material was 100% parent atoms?

• A)less than l
• B)between l and 2
• C)between 2 and 3
• D)more than 3

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