The Half-Life of Nitrogen - 16 Is 7 Seconds

question 1

Multiple Choice

The half-life of Nitrogen - 16 is 7 seconds. How long does it take for 100 mg of Nitrogen - 16 to be reduced tO₆.25 mg?

• A) 1.75 seconds
• B) 4 seconds
• C) 5 seconds
• D) 28 seconds
• E) 35 seconds

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