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The half-life for the radioactive decay of C−14 is 5730 years. If a sample of C−14...

The half-life for the radioactive decay of C−14 is 5730 years.

If a sample of C−14 initially contains 1.7 mmol of C−14, how many millimoles will be left after 2250 years? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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HL = 5730

[C1] = 1.7 mmol of C14

[C2] = ?

t = 2250

apply half life equation

[C2] = [C1]*(1/2)^(t/HL)

substiutte all that

[C2] = (1.7)(1/2)^(2250/5730) = 1.2949

[C2] = 1.29 mmol

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