The radioisotope 1"C (half life = 5730 years) is used for carbon dating. What is the first order rate constant for 1"C?

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The radioisotope 1"C (half life = 5730 years) is used for carbon
dating. What is the first order rate constant for 1"C?
a.
10,000 1/yr
10,000 1/yr
O b. 1.21 x 10“ 1/years
O c. 11460 yr
O d. 409.3 yr
O e. 5730 yr
Transcribed Image Text:The radioisotope 1"C (half life = 5730 years) is used for carbon dating. What is the first order rate constant for 1"C? a. 10,000 1/yr 10,000 1/yr O b. 1.21 x 10“ 1/years O c. 11460 yr O d. 409.3 yr O e. 5730 yr
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