The Half-Life of Radium Is About 1600 Y

question 96

Multiple Choice

The half-life of radium is about 1600 y.If you have 1.00 g of radium today,the amount remaining in 1000 y will be approximately

• A)625 mg
• B)958 mg
• C)707 mg
• D)841 mg
• E)649 mg

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