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A radioactive element has a half life of 10 years. How much of a 640 g sample remains after 20 years?
A320 g
B80 g
C40 g
D160 g
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 160 g
Twenty years is two half lives, so 640 → 320 → 160 g.
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