The Half-Life of the Radium Isotope Ra-226 Is Approximately 1,599

question 18

Multiple Choice

The half-life of the radium isotope Ra-226 is approximately 1,599 years. If the initial quantity of the isotope is 38 g, what is the amount left after 1,000 years? Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) 24.63 g
• B) 30.60 g
• C) 25.13 g
• D) 11.88 g
• E) 12.32 g

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