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A contaminant is accidentally spilled to a river. The contaminant has a half-life of 13 days. How much would be left after 7 days?

Solid Waste Engineering

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ISBN:9781305635203

Author:Worrell, William A.

Publisher:Worrell, William A.

Chapter2: Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics And Quantities

Section: Chapter Questions

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