Consider a Certain Type of Nucleus That Has a Half-Life

question 67

Multiple Choice

Consider a certain type of nucleus that has a half-life of 32 min.Calculate the percent of original sample of nuclides remaining after 2.5 hours have passed.

• A)96%
• B)40%
• C)6.9%
• D)3.9%
• E)3.2%

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