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An unknown radioactive element decays into non-radioactive substances. In 640 days the radioactivity of a sample...
An unknown radioactive element decays into non-radioactive substances. In 640 days the radioactivity of a sample decreases by 50 percent. What is the half-life of the element? How long will it take for a sample of 100 mg to decay to 70 mg?
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