SOLUTION: The​ half-life of radium is 1690 years. If 70 grams are present​ now, how much will be present in 830 ​years?

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Question 1170938: The​ half-life of radium is 1690 years. If 70 grams are present​ now, how much will be present in 830 ​years?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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    The remaining mass = 70%2A%281%2F2%29%5E%28830%2F1690%29 = 49.80293 grams.    ANSWER

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