If the Half-Life of Tritium (Hydrogen-3) Is 12

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the half-life of tritium (hydrogen-3) is 12.3 y, how much of a 0.0666 g sample of tritium is present after 50.0 y?

• A) 8.93*10^-3 g
• B) 9.83 * 10^-3 g
• C) 3.98 * 10^-3 g
• D) 8.39 * 10^-3 g
• E) 8.93 *10³ g

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