In 24 days a radioactive isotope decreases in mass from 64g to 2g. What is…

In 24 days a radioactive isotope decreases in mass from 64g to 2g. What is the half life of the radioactive material
  • A.
    0.75 days
  • B.
    2.58 days
  • C.
    4 days
  • D.
    4.80 days
  • E.
    6 days
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

64g → 32g → 16g → 8g → 4g → 2g
Half life time= 24/5 = 4.8 days

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