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4 July, 00:43

How many half-lives have passed when there are 3 times as much daughter isotope as parent isotope?

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  1. 4 July, 01:03
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    2 half lives.

    Explanation:

    Suppose there are 100g of parent isotope at the start.

    After 1 half-life there will be 50g of parent and 50g of daughter isotope.

    After another half life there is 25 g of parent and 75g of daughter isotope.
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