If the Half-Life of a Radioactive Isotope Is 32 Days,how

question 47

Multiple Choice

If the half-life of a radioactive isotope is 32 days,how many half-lives must pass before a 3.0 gram sample is less than 0.03 g?

• A)2
• B)5
• C)7
• D)9
• E)More information is needed.

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