1. There are initially 95 mg of a decaying radioactive substance, and after 10 hours there are 68 mg.a. What is the half-life of the substance? Round your final answer to two decimal places.b. When will only 5 mg of the substance remain? Round your final answer to two decimal places.

Given: Initial amount of the radioactive material= 95mg After 10 hours amount is =68 mgTo find: Half…

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1. There are initially 95 mg of a decaying radioactive substance, and after 10 hours there are 68 mg. a. What is the half-life of the substance? Round your final answer to two decimal places. b. When will only 5 mg of the substance remain? Round your final answer to two decimal places.