The half life period of an isotope is 2 hours. After 6 hours what fraction of the initial quantity of the isotope will be left behind?
A. 1/6
B. 1/3
C. 1/8
D. 1/4
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The half life period of an isotope is 2 hours. After 6 hours 1/8 of the original amount, or 12.5% of the isotope will be left behind.This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Chemistry
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