After 50 years, what mass (in g) remains of a 200.0 g sample of a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 10.0 years? Radioactive decay is a first order reaction. A) 4.0 g B) 6.3 g C) 20. g D) 40. g

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After 50 years, what mass (in g) remains of a 200.0 g sample of a radioactive
isotope with a half-life of 10.0 years? Radioactive decay is a first order reaction.
A) 4.0 g
B) 6.3 g
C) 20. g
D) 40. g
Transcribed Image Text:After 50 years, what mass (in g) remains of a 200.0 g sample of a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 10.0 years? Radioactive decay is a first order reaction. A) 4.0 g B) 6.3 g C) 20. g D) 40. g
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