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If 12% of a Certain Radioisotope Decays in 5

Question 118

Question 118

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If 12% of a certain radioisotope decays in 5.2 years, what is the half-life of this isotope


A) 0.59 yr
B) 1.7 yr
C) 22 yr
D) 28 yr
E) 32 yr

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