One full day is 24 hours. 24 hours is how many half-lives ? - It is= 2.82 half-lives, i.e. close to 3 half-lives. Hence, after 24 hours, the remaining amount will be about = of the initial amount, which is 20 ounces. So, we can expect something about = 2.5 ounces for remaining mass. The closest option is D). ANSWER All other optional masses are much lesser and much further in time than 3 half-lives; so, this MENTAL estimation is just enough to make a final conclusion.
If-life consists "a" time periods, the DECAY CONSTANT, or So, we have: OONTINUOUS GROWTH/DECAY formula: So, we get: --- Substituting Amount remaining after 1 full day (24 hours): A = 2.82168 = 2.82 (ROUNDED to 2 decimal places) ounces (CHOICE D).