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OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

A sample of unstable radon-222 has an initial mass of 0.200 g. After 7.6 days, 0.050 g of radon-222 remains. What is the half-life of radon-222? A. 7.6 days B. 3.8 days C. 1.9 days D. 15.2 days

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

@KyleWise16 help please!

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@JoannaBlackwelder Help please!

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@JFraser Help please!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7.6 is the second half-life of the isotope so divide 7.6 by 2 to get the first half-life

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

3.8 is the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yep

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Thank you!

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