The half-life of lodine-131 (I-131) is 8 days. If 294 grams of I-131 were released to the environment, how many grams will remain of it after 21.7 days?

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The half-life of lodine-131 (I-131) is
8 days. If 294 grams of I-131 were
released to the environment, how
many grams will remain of it after
21.7 days?
Transcribed Image Text:The half-life of lodine-131 (I-131) is 8 days. If 294 grams of I-131 were released to the environment, how many grams will remain of it after 21.7 days?
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