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PolarNik [594]
3 years ago
6

A radioactive isotope of the element potassium decays to produce argon. If the ratio of argon to potassium is found to be 31:1,

how many half-lives have occurred?
Physics
1 answer:
iris [78.8K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Explanation:

Argon to potassium ratio after 1 half life = 1:1

After 2 half lives = 75/25= 3:1

After 3 half lives = 87.5/12.5= 7:1

After 4 half lives = 93.75/6.25 = 15:1

After 5 half lives = 96.875/3.125 = 31/1

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