In Living Organisms, C-14 Atoms Disintegrate at a Rate of 15.3

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Multiple Choice

In living organisms, C-14 atoms disintegrate at a rate of 15.3 atoms per minute per gram of carbon. A charcoal sample from an archaeological site has a C-14 disintegration rate of 9.16 atoms per minute per gram of carbon. Estimate the age of this sample. The half-life of C-14 is 5730 years.

• A)3170 years
• B)3430 years
• C)4020 years
• D)4790 years
• E)6750 years

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