$\text { The half-life of the radium isotope Ra-226 is approximately } 1,599 \text { years. If the initial }$

question 67

Multiple Choice

$\text { The half-life of the radium isotope Ra-226 is approximately } 1,599 \text { years. If the initial }$ quantity of the isotope is $38 \mathrm {~g}$ , what is the amount left after 1,000 years? Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(24.63 \mathrm {~g}\)
• B) \(30.60 \mathrm {~g}\)
• C) \(25.13 \mathrm {~g}\)
• D) \(11.88 \mathrm {~g}\)
• E) \(12.32 \mathrm {~g}\)

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