Answer:
8.61 min
Explanation:
original mass= 12.65
first half life = 12.65/2 = 6.325
second half life = 6.325/2 = 3.1625
Note : 3.1625 is the closest to the value (3.115) given so we work with it
total time for decay =17.22
therefore two decays = 17.22/2= 8.61
The amount left of a given substance can be calculated through the equation,
A = (A0) x 0.5^n/h
From the given scenario,
A/A0 = 0.75 = 0.5*(60/h)
The value of h from the equation is 144.565 minutes.
The answer is calories !!