Suppose 38

question 172

Multiple Choice

Suppose 38.0% of a sample of radioactive polonium-218 remains after 4.33 minutes.Estimate the half-life of Po-218.

• A)3.30 minutes
• B)1.19 minutes
• C)6.20 minutes
• D)1.40 minutes
• E)3.10 minutes

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