BITSAT2020ChemistryChemical KineticsActual
A radioactive isotope having a half - life period of 3 days was received after 12 days. If 3 ~g of the isotope is left in the container, what would be the initial mass of the isotope?
Options
- A12 ~g
- B36 ~g
- C48 ~g
- D24 ~g
Correct answer
C. 48 ~g
Step-by-step solution
Given t_ 1 / 2 =3 Total time T =12 No. of half lives (n)= 12 3 =4 ( 1 2 )^ n = N N _ o ( 1 2 )⁴= 3 ~N 3 ~N = 1 16 N=48