Question 5 The radio - active isotope of potassium 4

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The radio - active isotope of potassium 4K which is used in the diagnosis of brain tumors,
has a half – life of 12.36 hours. If 500 milligrams of potassium 42 are taken, how many
milligrams will remain after 24 hours? Round to the nearest milligram.
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A(24) = 130.15 milligrams
A(24) = 130 milligrams
c A(24) 130 milligrams
(D A(24) 130.15 milligrams
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Transcribed Image Text:Question 5 The radio - active isotope of potassium 4K which is used in the diagnosis of brain tumors, has a half – life of 12.36 hours. If 500 milligrams of potassium 42 are taken, how many milligrams will remain after 24 hours? Round to the nearest milligram. A A(24) = 130.15 milligrams A(24) = 130 milligrams c A(24) 130 milligrams (D A(24) 130.15 milligrams Question 6
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