The Half-Life of Plutonium 239 Is 24,200 Years

question 2

Multiple Choice

The half-life of plutonium 239 is 24,200 years. Assume that the decay rate is proportional to the amount. An initial amount of 3 grams of radium would decay to 2 grams in approximately

• A) 12200 years
• B) 14200 years
• C) 15200 years
• D) 17200 years
• E) 18200 years

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