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Fermium-253 has a half-life of three days. a sample contains 400 g. how long will it take for the sample to decay to 100 g? number of half-lives: number of days:

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Answer: 2 half-life periods

and 6 days

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Answer:

  1. 2, and 6.
  2. 12.5.
  3. B:
    f(d)=400(0.794)^d
  4. D: 1.986

Explanation:

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