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14 January, 14:35

Half life worksheet answer key 1. How long does it take a 100.00g sample of As-81 to decay to 6.25g?

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  1. 14 January, 14:43
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    The half life of As-81 is 33 seconds;

    6.25 g = 100 * (1/2) ^n, where n is the number of half lives

    (1/2) ^n = 0.0625

    n = 4

    Thus, the time taken = 33 * 4 = 132 seconds

    Therefore, it takes 132 seconds or 2 mins 12 seconds for it to decay to 6.25 g
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