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A 40.0 milligram sample of 33p decays to 10.0 milligrams in 50.0 days. What is the half life of 33p?

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Answer:

half life = 25 days

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Total amount of sample = 40 mg

Sample left after 50 days = 10 mg

Half life of P³³ = ?

Solution:

1st step:

when time is zero = 40 mg

1 half life = 40/2 = 20 mg

2 half life = 20/ 2= 10 mg

2nd step:

Elapsed time/ half life = HL

half life = 50 days/ 2

half life = 25 days

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