Answer:
2.48 g
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Original amount (N₀) = 10 g
Time (t) = 1407.6 million years
Amount remaining (N) =?
Next, we shall determine the rate of decay (K) of uranium-235. This can be obtained as follow:
NOTE: Uranium-235 has a half life of 700 million years.
Decay constant (K) =?
Half life (t½) = 700 million years
K = 0.693/t½
K = 0.693/700
K = 9.9×10¯⁴ / year
Therefore, Uranium-235 decay at a rate of 9.9×10¯⁴ / year.
Finally, we shall determine the amount of Uranium-235 remaining after 1407.6 million years as follow:
Original amount (N₀) = 10 g
Time (t) = 1407.6 million years
Decay constant (K) = 9.9×10¯⁴ / year
Amount remaining (N) =?
Log (N₀/N) = kt /2.3
Log (10/N) = (9.9×10¯⁴ × 1407.6) /2.3
Log (10/N) = 0.60588
10/N = antilog (0.60588)
10/N = 4.04
Cross multiply
10 = 4.04 × N
Divide both side by 4.04
N = 10/4.04
N = 2.48 g
Therefore, 2.48 g of uranium-235 is remaining after 1407.6 million years.
