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14C has a half-life of 5,000 years and decays via a first-order process. How long would it take for only 6.25% of an original 14C sample to be remaining (87.5% decayed)? A) 7,855 years B) 10,000 years C) 15,000 years D) 20,000 years

Name: 14c has a half life of 5000 years and decays via a first order process how long would it take for only 625 of an original 14c sample to be remaining 875 decayed a 7855 years b 10000 years c 59524
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          14C has a half-life of 5,000 years and decays via a first-order process. How long would it take for only 6.25% of an original 14C sample to be remaining (87.5% decayed)?

A) 7,855 years
B) 10,000 years
C) 15,000 years
D) 20,000 years

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14C has a half-life of 5,000 years and decays via a first-order process. How long would it take for only 6.25% of an original 14C sample to be remaining (87.5% decayed)? A) 7,855 years B) 10,000 years C) 15,000 years D) 20,000 years