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sheilaspns

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A rock sample containing an isotope with a half-life of 12 million years has an initial mass of 72 grams. How much of the parent isotope will be present after three half-lives?
 A)4.5 grams
 B)9 grams
 C)18 grams
 D)54 grams
 E)63 grams

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Creep occurs only on weathered or soil-covered surfaces of moderate slope.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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