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21 June, 18:26

Tungsten, W-181, is a radioactive isotope with a half life of 121 days. If a medical lab purchases 24 kg of W-181, how much will be left after 1 year? A) 24 kg B) 12 kg C) 6 kg D) 3 kg

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  1. 21 June, 18:32
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    D) 3 kg

    One year is approximately 3 half lives of W-181. The amount remaining would be 1/23 or 1/8. That is 3 kg of W-181.
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