Answer:
option C is correct (250 g)
Explanation:
Given data:
Half life of carbon-14 = 5700 years
Total amount of sample = 1000 g
Sample left after 11,400 years = ?
Solution:
First of all we will calculate the number of half lives passes during 11,400 years.
Number of half lives = time elapsed/ half life
Number of half lives = 11,400 years/5700 years
Number of half lives = 2
Now we will calculate the amount left.
At time zero = 1000 g
At first half life = 1000 g/2 = 500 g
At second half life = 500 g/2 = 250 g
Thus, option C is correct.
