MDCAT Physics MCQ #2567

The half-life of radon is 3.8 days. How much of a 100 g sample remains after 11.4 days?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2567

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The half-life of radon is 3.8 days. How much of a 100 g sample remains after 11.4 days?

    • A) 25 g
    • B) 12.5 g
    • C) 50 g
    • D) 6.25 g

    Answer: 12.5 g

    Explanation: After 11.4 days (3 half-lives), 100 g -> 50 g -> 25 g -> 12.5 g remains. Other options are after fewer half-lives.