If 4 gm of a radioisotope has a half life period of 10 days, the half life of 2 gm of the same isotope will be ____________ days?

Correct answer: B. 10

  • A. 5
  • B. 10
  • C. 20
  • D. 30

Explanation

Half-life is an intrinsic property of a radioactive isotope and does not depend on the amount present. Thus, both 4 g and 2 g samples have a half-life of 10 days.

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