Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 30 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

uppose that 8000 grams of an unknown radioactive substance decays to 1000 grams 9 days later. Determine the half-life of the radioactive substance. The radioactive substance has a half-life of__________ days

OpenStudy (anonymous):

suppose

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it went through 3 halflifes in 9 days because 8000*(1/2)^3=1000, so half life is 3 days

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanx

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!