If the Half-Life of Phosphorus-32 Is 14

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the half-life of phosphorus-32 is 14.3 days,how much of a 200. mg sample of phosphorus-32 remains after 71.5 days?

• A)100 mg
• B)50 mg
• C)12.5 mg
• D)6.25 mg

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