The Decay Rate of an Alpha Emitter Sample Is 975

question 54

Multiple Choice

The decay rate of an alpha emitter sample is 975 disintegrations/minute. Exactly 1 hour later the sample decays at a rate of 644 disintegrations/minute. What is the half-life of this alpha emitter?

• A) 100 min
• B) 27.5 min
• C) 2.79×10 ^{- 2} min
• D) 6.91×10 ^{- 3} min
• E) none of these

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