Q5. The chart shows the mass of a decaying nuclide versus time. What is the half-life of the decay? 30 25 e 20 15 10 5. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Time (minutes) a) 15 min b) 25 min c) 35 min d) 70 min Mass Nuclide (g)

Q5. The chart shows the mass of a decaying nuclide versus time. What is the half-life of the decay? 30 25 e 20 15 10 5. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Time (minutes) a) 15 min b) 25 min c) 35 min d) 70 min Mass Nuclide (g)

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