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There are samples of two different isotopes, X and Y. Both contain the same number of radioactive atoms. Sample X has a half-life half that of Y. How do their decay rates compare?
 a. The rates of X and Y are equal.
  b. X has a greater rate than Y.
  c. The rate depends on atomic number, not half-life.
  d. X has a smaller rate than Y.

Question 2

If a fossil bone is found to contain 1/16th as much Carbon-14 as the bone of a living animal, what is the approximate age of the fossil? (half-life of 14C = 5730 years)
 a. 7640 years
  c. 45,800 years
  b. 22,900 years
  d. 17,200 years


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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