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29 April, 08:53

A rock is found to contain 2.2 grams of uranium-235, a radioactive isotope. If the rock has undergone 2.75 half-lives, what was the original amount of uranium-235 in the rock and how old is the rock

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  1. 29 April, 12:05
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    =14.8 grams

    Explanation:

    The remaining amount is normally calculated using the formula:

    Remaining mass = 1/2ⁿ * Original mass where n is the number of half-lives.

    Therefore, original mass = Remaining mass * 2ⁿ

    Remaining mass = 2.2 grams

    Number of half lives = 2.75 half lives

    Original mass = 2.2g * 2²·⁷⁵

    =14.8 grams
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