The half-life of Zn-71 is 2.4 minutes. If one had 100.0 g at the beginning, how many grams would be left after 7.2 minutes has elapsed? Report your answer to 1 decimal place.

The amount of Zn-71 that remains after 7.2 mins has elapsed is 12.5 g

We'll begin by calculating the number of half-lives that has elapsed. This can be obtained as follow:

Half-life (t½) = 2.4 mins

Time (t) = 7.2 mins

Thus, 3 half-lives has elapsed.

Original amount (N₀) = 100 g

Number of half-lives (n) = 3

Thus, the amount of Zn-71 that remains after 7.2 mins is 12.5 g

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12.5g

Explanation:

Half life = 2.4 Minutes.

The half life of a compound is the time it takes to decay to half of it's original concentration or mass.

Time lapsed= 7.2 minutes. This is equivalent to 3 half lives ( 3 * 2.4)

Initial mass = 100g

First half life;

100g --> 50g

Second half life;

50g --> 25g

Third half life;

25g --> 12.5g