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A radioactive element has a half-life of 3,000 years. If a sample of this
element begins with a mass of 60 grams, how long would you have to wait for
the mass to decrease to 15 grams?
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A. 6,000 years
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B. 12,000 years
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C. 3,000 years
D. 1,500 years
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User Jolo
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Answer:

6,000

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User Thierry
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Answer:

A. 6,000 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Original sample N = 60 g

The half life of N/2 is 3000yrs

"""""""""""""""""""N/4 is 6000yrs

N/4 ===> 15 gram

it takes 6000yrs to decrease to 15grams

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