Radioactive decay is a first order process. If the half-life of 222Rn is 3.8 days, approximately how long will it take for the concentration of 222Rn to reach 2.1% of its original concentration? O 18 days O 14 days O 21 days O 27 days 24 days

Radioactive decay is a first order process. If the half-life of 222Rn is 3.8 days, approximately how long will it take for the concentration of 222Rn to reach 2.1% of its original concentration? O 18 days O 14 days O 21 days O 27 days 24 days

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Radioactive decay is a first order process. If the half-life of 222R.
is 3.8 days, approximately how long will it take for the
concentration of 222Rn to reach 2.1% of its original
concentration?
O 18 days
14 days
O 21 days
O 27 days
O 24 days

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