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6 July, 06:34

Americium-241 is a radioactive substance used in smoke detectors. The half life of americium is 432 years. If a smoke detector initially contains 1 gram of Americium 241, how much will remain in 432 years?

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0.5 grams

1.0 grams

1.5 grams

2.0 grams

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  1. 6 July, 06:42
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    Since the half life is 432 years in 432 years half of the original 1 gram that is 0.5 gram will be left.
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