Answer:
1/4
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were:
Original amount (N₀) = 100 g
Time (t) = 24.8 h
Fraction remaining =?
NOTE: The half-life of K–42 is 12.4 h
Next, we shall determine the number of half-lives that has elapse. This can be obtained as follow:
Time (t) = 24.8 h
Half-life (t½) = 12.4 h
Number of half-lives (n) =?
n = t / t½
n = 24.8 / 12.4
n = 2
Finally, we shall determine the fraction remaining. This can be obtained as follow:
Number of half-lives (n) = 2
Fraction remaining =?
Fraction remaining = 1/2ⁿ
Fraction remaining = 1/2²
Fraction remaining = 1/4
