The Beta Decay of Cesium-137 Has a Half-Life of 30

question 33

Multiple Choice

The beta decay of cesium-137 has a half-life of 30.0 years.How many years must pass to reduce a 25 mg sample of cesium 137 to 8.7 mg?

• A)46
• B)32
• C)3.2
• D)50
• E)52

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