A mixed thorium decay product sample is separated into elements, yielding a 1.19mg sample of relatively pure actinium-225. What is the activity of this sample? Express your answer in curies. Ci The 1.19 mg sample is shipped to another treatment center over the course of 75 hours. How much actinium-225 remains upon arrival? mg

A mixed thorium decay product sample is separated into elements, yielding a 1.19mg sample of relatively pure actinium-225. What is the activity of this sample? Express your answer in curies. Ci The 1.19 mg sample is shipped to another treatment center over the course of 75 hours. How much actinium-225 remains upon arrival? mg

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