10. The half-life of radium-226 is 1620 years. There is 100g of radium-226 in a particular sample now. Which of the following gives the correct amount of radium-226 in 3240 years? a. 400 g b. 50 g c. 25 g d. 0 g

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10. The half-life of radium-226 is 1620 years. There is 100g of radium-226 in a particular sample now.
Which of the following gives the correct amount of radium-226 in 3240 years?
a. 400 g
b. 50 g
c. 25 g
d. 0 g
Transcribed Image Text:10. The half-life of radium-226 is 1620 years. There is 100g of radium-226 in a particular sample now. Which of the following gives the correct amount of radium-226 in 3240 years? a. 400 g b. 50 g c. 25 g d. 0 g
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