NEETChemistryChemical Kinetics
The half-life for radioactive decay of 14 C is 5730 years. An archaeological artifact containing wood had only 80% of the 14 C found in a living tree. Estimate the age of the sample.
Options
- A5686 years
- B4444 years
- C3256 years
- D1845 years
Correct answer
D. 1845 years
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) 1845 years