Question

Two scientists are experimenting with pure samples of isotope X, a highly radioactive substance. The first scientist has a sample with a mass of 20 grams. He measures a half-life of 232 seconds. The second scientist has a sample of the same substance with a mass of 80 grams. What is the half-life that she is most likely to measure?

Answer 1

Answer:

Half-life does not depend on sample size, only on the constituents of the sample.

The second scientist should also observe a half-life of about 232 sec or 40 grams of  X remaining after 232 sec.  

Answer 2

Answer:

As it is the same substance, the half life will remain at 232 seconds.

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