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A sample has atoms of a nuclide of half-life days. Use and . Which statements are correct?

  1. AAbout atoms remain after days.
  2. BThe initial activity is about .
  3. CThe mean life is about days.
  4. DAbout atoms decay in the first days.

Answer: A, B, D

24 d is 3 half-lives: (A true). , so dps (B true). Mean life d, not 5.5 d (C false). After 16 d, 25% remains, so decay (D true).
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