Let Q Represent a Mass of Radioactive Radium (²²⁶Ra) (In

question 29

Multiple Choice

Let Q represent a mass of radioactive radium (²²⁶Ra) (in grams) , whose half-life is 1599 years. The quantity of radium present after t years is Determine the quantity present after 100 years. Round to the nearest hundredth of a gram.

• A)0.00 g
• B)0.16 g
• C)0.96 g
• D)4.79 g
• E)5.00 g

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