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Cesium-137 is radioactive and has a half life of 30. years. How much of a 8.10 mg sample would be left after 12.9 years? Round your answer to 2 significant digits. Also, be sure your answer has a unit symbol. 0 X μ

Cesium-137 is radioactive and has a half life of 30. years. How much of a 8.10 mg sample would be left after 12.9 years? Round your answer to 2 significant digits. Also, be sure your answer has a unit symbol. 0 X μ

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Cesium-137 is radioactive and has a half life of 30. years. How much of a 8.10 mg sample would be left after 12.9 years? Round your answer to 2 significant digits. Also, be sure your answer has a unit symbol. 0 x10 X μ
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