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Evvie72

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on: Jul 28, 2018
The span of time required for the radioactive decay of half the parent nuclei in a sample is known as the ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Atomic nuclei that decay of their own accord are said to be ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

half-life

Answer to Question 2

radioactive, or radionuclides


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