A 38 gram sample of a substance that is used to sterilize surgical instruments has a k-value of 0.113. Find the substance's half-life in days, round to the nearest tenth.

6.13 days

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello,

This question directly relates to radioactivity of a substance.

Data,

k = 0.113

Initial mass (No) = 38g

Half life of the substance (T½) = ?

To solve this question, we don't need the value of the initial mass because the variables in half life (T½) formula does not require it.

T½ = ln2 / k

Note : ln2 is a constant derived while k is the decay constant of the substance

T½ = 0.693 / 0.113

T½ = 6.13 days

The half life of the substance is 6.13 days