Radioactive Decay Curve for Arsenic-79 100 75 25 Time (min) Based on the above graph, what is the time required for the sample of arsenic-79 to experience its 2nd and 3rd half-lives respectively? Amount of Arsenic-79 (%)

Radioactive Decay Curve for Arsenic-79 100 75 25 Time (min) Based on the above graph, what is the time required for the sample of arsenic-79 to experience its 2nd and 3rd half-lives respectively? Amount of Arsenic-79 (%)

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