If 80% of a radioactive element remains radioactive after 300 million years, then what percent remains radioactive after 700 million years? What is the half-life of this element? What percent remains radioactive after 700 million years? % (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest integer as needed.)

If 80% of a radioactive element remains radioactive after 300 million years, then what percent remains radioactive after 700 million years? What is the half-life of this element? What percent remains radioactive after 700 million years? % (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest integer as needed.)

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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