5.32 A sample of sodium-24 with an activity of 12 mCi is used to study the rate of blood flow in the circulatory system. If sodium-24 has a half-life of 15 h, what is the activity after each of the following intervals? a. one half-life b. 30 h c. three half-lives d. 2.5 days

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5.32 A sample of sodium-24 with an activity of 12 mCi is used to
study the rate of blood flow in the circulatory system. If sodium-24
has a half-life of 15 h, what is the activity after each of the following
intervals?
a. one half-life
b. 30 h
c. three half-lives
d. 2.5 days
Transcribed Image Text:5.32 A sample of sodium-24 with an activity of 12 mCi is used to study the rate of blood flow in the circulatory system. If sodium-24 has a half-life of 15 h, what is the activity after each of the following intervals? a. one half-life b. 30 h c. three half-lives d. 2.5 days
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