Cesium-137 has a half-life of approximately 30 years. How much of a 40-gram sample would be left after 90 years? 20 g 16 g 8 g 5 9

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Cesium-137 has a half-life of approximately 30 years. How much of a 40-gram sample would be left after 90 years?
   
10. Use the situation to answer the question.
Cesium-137 has a half-life of approximately 30 years. How much of a 40-gram sample would be left after 90 years?
20 g
16 g
8 g
5 g
Transcribed Image Text:10. Use the situation to answer the question. Cesium-137 has a half-life of approximately 30 years. How much of a 40-gram sample would be left after 90 years? 20 g 16 g 8 g 5 g
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