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When the amount of a radioactive substance is reduced by 50%, what has occurred? gamma radiation alpha radiation a half-life beta radiation
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When the amount of a radioactive substance is reduced by 50%, what has occurred?

gamma radiation


alpha radiation


a half-life


beta radiation

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Answer:

A Half Life

Step-by-step explanation:

The half life is the time it takes for the substance to become reduced by half as a consequence of decay.

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