A Certain Radioactive Isotope Has a Half-Life of Approximately 950

question 255

Multiple Choice

A certain radioactive isotope has a half-life of approximately 950 years. How many years to the nearest year would be required for a given amount of this isotope to decay to 75% of that amount?

• A) 394 years
• B) 1900 years
• C) 238 years
• D) 319 years

---

Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A theory in sociology and social psychology that emphasizes the role of power and coercion in producing social order.

Division Of Labor

The allocation of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Structuralist/Functionalist

A framework in social sciences that emphasizes the systemic interrelations and functions of social structures.

Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his development of sociological theory, particularly regarding the role of social structures and the importance of societal equilibrium.