Radioactive radon-222, found in many homes, is a potential health hazard. The half-life of radon-222 is 3.82 days. How much time is required for the activity of a sample of radon-222 to fall to 11.5 percent of its original value?

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A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.