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A 1.5 KG sample of californium 253 undergoes radioactive decay after 89 days 46.875 g remain what is the half-life of this isotope
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A 1.5 KG sample of californium 253 undergoes radioactive decay after 89 days 46.875 g remain what is the half-life of this isotope

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It will go through 6 half-lives so the half life is 14.83 days

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