Ask Question
2 November, 15:03

A radioactive sample is 555 years old. It's half life is 111 years. How many half lives?

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 2 November, 15:13
    0
    We are going to use the half-life formula:

    the no. of half-lives = the total time/time for one half-life

    when the total time = 555 years

    and the time for one half-life = 111 years

    so by substitution:

    ∴ no. of half-lives = 555 / 111

    = 5
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “A radioactive sample is 555 years old. It's half life is 111 years. How many half lives? ...” in 📗 Chemistry if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers