Question

using the image below, how long is one half - life for carbon - 14?

10 000 years
5.730 years
11.460 years
17 190 years

Explanation:

Step1: Locate Carbon - 14 in the table

Find the row for Carbon - 14 (C - 14).

Step2: Read the half - life value

The value in the "Approximate Half - Life" column for Carbon - 14 is 5730 years.

Answer:

5,730 years