Two part question. Thank you in advance!Radioactive materials are often used in biological studies. A radiation biologist studies the rate of decomposition of a certain substance and obtains the following data:Time (days) 0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0Mass (μg) 13.00 8.85 6.03 4.11 2.80Determine the rate constant in units of days-1.PART 2How many micrograms will remain after 40 days?

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Radioactive materials are often used in biological studies. A radiation biologist studies the rate of decomposition of a certain substance and obtains the following data:

Time (days) 0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0
Mass (μg) 13.00 8.85 6.03 4.11 2.80
Determine the rate constant in units of days-1.

PART 2

How many micrograms will remain after 40 days?

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