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Half-life for certain radioactive element is `5 min`. Four nuclei of that element are observed at a certain instant of time. After `5` minutes
STATEMENT-I: It can be definitely said that two nuclei will be left undecayed.
STATEMENT-II: After half-life that is `5` minutes, half of totan nuclei will disintegrate. So, only two nuclei will be left undecayed.

A

A is correct & R is correct expianation of A

B

Both are correct But R is not correct explanation of A

C

A is incorrect & R is correct

D

Both are incorrect

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements regarding the decay of radioactive nuclei over time, specifically focusing on the half-life concept. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Half-Life**: The half-life of a radioactive element is the time required for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay. In this case, the half-life is given as 5 minutes. 2. **Initial Condition**: We start with 4 nuclei of the radioactive element. 3. **After 5 Minutes (First Half-Life)**: - After one half-life (5 minutes), half of the initial nuclei will have decayed. - Calculation: \[ \text{Remaining nuclei} = \frac{4}{2} = 2 \] - Thus, after 5 minutes, 2 nuclei will remain undecayed. 4. **Interpreting Statement-I**: - Statement-I claims that "It can be definitely said that two nuclei will be left undecayed." - This statement implies certainty about the outcome. However, radioactive decay is a probabilistic process. While it is likely that 2 nuclei will remain, we cannot say with absolute certainty that this will happen every time. Therefore, Statement-I is **incorrect**. 5. **Interpreting Statement-II**: - Statement-II states that "After half-life that is 5 minutes, half of the total nuclei will disintegrate. So, only two nuclei will be left undecayed." - This statement correctly describes the half-life process. After 5 minutes, we expect half of the initial nuclei (which is 2 out of 4) to remain. Therefore, Statement-II is **correct**. 6. **Conclusion**: - Statement-I is incorrect because it uses the term "definitely," which does not apply to radioactive decay. - Statement-II is correct as it accurately describes the expected outcome after one half-life. ### Final Answer: - **Statement-I**: Incorrect - **Statement-II**: Correct

To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements regarding the decay of radioactive nuclei over time, specifically focusing on the half-life concept. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Half-Life**: The half-life of a radioactive element is the time required for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay. In this case, the half-life is given as 5 minutes. 2. **Initial Condition**: We start with 4 nuclei of the radioactive element. ...
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