Half-life formula
where:
• N(t): quantity of the substance remaining
,
• N0: initial quantity of the substance
,
• t: time elapsed
,
• t0.5: half-life of the substance
Substituting with t0.5 = 5.26 years, N0 = 4 g, and t = 3 years, we get:
It remains approximately 2.7 g in 3 years