Cesium decomposes approximately at a rate proportional to the amount present. If 80 g will be 76 g, 120 years later. What is the value of k? Select the correct response: 4.274 x 10^-4 - 4.274 x 10^-4 none of the choices 5.129 x 10^-4 -5.129 x 10^-4

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Cesium decomposes approximately at a rate proportional to the amount present. If 80 g will be 76 g, 120 years later. What is the
value of k?
Select the correct response:
4.274 x 10^-4
- 4.274 x 10^-4
none of the choices
5.129 x 10^-4
-5.129 x 10^-4
Transcribed Image Text:Cesium decomposes approximately at a rate proportional to the amount present. If 80 g will be 76 g, 120 years later. What is the value of k? Select the correct response: 4.274 x 10^-4 - 4.274 x 10^-4 none of the choices 5.129 x 10^-4 -5.129 x 10^-4
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