Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321971944
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 7SAQ
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Interpretation:

The half life of carbon- 14 , decay rate of carbon- 14 in an artifact anddecay rate of carbon- 14 in living organisms are given. The correct option corresponding to the age of artifactis to be identified.

Concept Introduction: Decay constant is the quantity that expresses the rate of decrease of number of atoms of a radioactive element per second. Half life is defined as the time required for the number of nuclides to reach half of the original value.

To determine: The correct option corresponding to the age of artifact.

Correct answer: The correct option is (a).

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