Radium has a half life of 1660 years. If the initial amount of radium is 200 grams, how much will remain in 500 years?

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Mohamed Frank

9 September, 12:32

Radium has a half life of 1660 years. If the initial amount of radium is 200 grams, how much will remain in 500 years?

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Kirk · Answer 1

Amount remaining = (original amount) x (2) ^ - (years/1660)

Amount remaining = (200) x (2) ^ - (500/1660)

= (200) x (2) ^ - (0.3012)

= (200) x (0.8116) = 162.3 grams (rounded)