The original mass of krypton 81 that is present in the ice is 6.70 grams.
<h3>How do we calculate original mass?</h3>
Original mass of any substance will be calculated as below for the decomposition reaction is:
N = N₀(1/2)ⁿ, where
N = remaining mass of krypton-81 = 1.675g
N₀ = original mass of krypton-81 = ?
n will be calculated as:
n = T/t, where
T = total time period = 458,000 years
t = half life time = 229,000 years
n = 458,000/229,000 = 2
Now putting all these values on the above equation, we get
N₀ = 1.675 / (1/2)²
N₀ = 6.70 g
Hence required mass is 6.70 g.
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