The half-life of 131 I is 8 days. Given a sample of 131 I at time t = 0, we can assert…

Physics · NEET · NTA ExamsAtoms and Nuclei

The half-life of 131 I is 8 days. Given a sample of 131 I at time t = 0, we can assert that
  1. no nucleus will decay before t = 4 days
  2. no nucleus will decay before t = 8 days
  3. all nuclei will decay before t = 16 days
  4. a given nucleus may decay at any time after t = 0

Answer

(D) a given nucleus may decay at any time after t = 0

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