The Half-Life of ²⁰F Is 11 S

question 68

Multiple Choice

The half-life of ²⁰F is 11 s. What fraction of a sample of ²⁰F will remain after 99 s have elapsed?

• A) 1/10
• B) 1/9
• C) 1/400
• D) 1/512
• E) None of these

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