Answer:
0.25 gram of neptunium is remaining
Explanation:
First we calculate the no. of half lives passed. For that we have formula:
n = t/T
where,
n = no. of half lives passed = ?
t = total time passed = 8 days (From Monday noon to Tuesday noon of following week)
T = Half Life Period = 2 days
Therefore,
n = 8 days/2 days
n = 4
Now, for the remaining mass of neptunium, we use the formula:
m = (mi)/(2)^n
where,
mi = initial mass of neptunium = 4.00 grams
m = remaining mass of neptunium = ?
Therefore,
m = 4 grams/2⁴
m = 0.25 gram
