The Half-Life of Phosphorus-32 Is 14

question 76

Multiple Choice

The half-life of phosphorus-32 is 14.3 d.If you have 1.00 g of phosphorous-32 today,the amount remaining in 10 d will be approximately

• A)700 mg
• B)650 mg
• C)616 mg
• D)384 mg
• E)350 mg

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