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An unknown radioactive element decays into non-radioactive substances. In 700 days the radioactivity of a sample decreases by 47 percent.
(a) What is the half-life of the element? half-life: [_____________] (days)
(b) How long will it take for a sample of 100 mg to decay to 55 mg? time needed:[_____________] (days)
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