The Number of Half-Lives Needed for a Radioactive Element to Decay

question 42

Multiple Choice

The number of half-lives needed for a radioactive element to decay to about 6% of its original activity is (choose nearest number) :

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5
• E)6

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