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How much carbon-14 remains at the end of five half-lives? Explain your
reasoning.

User ACyclic
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Answer: 1/32

Explanation: because you ask how much carbon-14 remains at the end of five half-lives! and you told me Explain my reasoning. your welcome

User Jack Lee
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Answer:

1/32 of the original amount.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each half-life is half of the prior life so:

1st half-life = 1/2

2nd half-life = 1/4

3rd half-life = 1/8

4th half-life = 1/16

5th half-life = 1/32

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