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a radioactive element has a half-life of 3,000 years. if a sample of this element begins with a mass of 60 grams, how long would you have to wait for the mass to decrease to 15 grams
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a radioactive element has a half-life of 3,000 years. if a sample of this element begins with a mass of 60 grams, how long would you have to wait for the mass to decrease to 15 grams

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N = 60 g

Half life : N/2 = 3000

N/4 = 15 g

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