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The half-life of radium-226.
Answer to Problem 12RQ
The half life of the radium-226 is 1620 years.
Explanation of Solution
When a radioactive sample changes its species to another, then it is said to be the decay of that radioactive sample. The time taken by the half nuclei of the atom to decay is known as its half-life. The decay rate of the materials can be calculated by using this method.
The half life of radium-226 is 1620 years which means it will decay by the end of 1620 years. After the next 1620 years the remaining radium will decay, and then there would be only
Conclusion:
Therefore, the half life of the radium-226 is 1620 years.
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