The radioactive isotope of lead Pb-209, decays at a rate proportional to the amount present at any time and has a half-life of 3.3 hours. If 1 gram of lead is present initially, how long will it take for 80% of lead to decay.
The radioactive isotope of lead Pb-209, decays at a rate proportional to the amount present at any time and has a half-life of 3.3 hours. If 1 gram of lead is present initially, how long will it take for 80% of lead to decay.
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The radioactive isotope of lead Pb-209, decays at a rate proportional to the amount present at any time and has a half-life of 3.3 hours. If 1 gram of lead is present initially, how long will it take for 80% of lead to decay.
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