If a Radioactive Material Decomposes with a Half-Life of 2

question 90

Multiple Choice

If a radioactive material decomposes with a half-life of 2 days, how much of a 16-gram sample will remain after 10 days?

• A)4.0 grams
• B)2.0 grams
• C)1.0 grams
• D)0.5 grams

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Definitions:

Metabolic Tolerance

An adaptive process where increased metabolic activity reduces the effective concentration of a substance, such as a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Synaptic Fatigue

A temporary decrease in synaptic efficacy after sustained activity, often resulting from the depletion of neurotransmitter supplies.

Cellular Tolerance

Cellular tolerance is a physiological adaptation where increased exposure to a substance, like a drug, leads to a decrease in the substance's effect on cells or tissues.

Intoxicated

The condition of having physical and mental faculties impaired by an excess of alcoholic drink or any substance, leading to altered mood, behavior, and coordination.