The half-life of Radon-222 is 3.8 days. Calculate how long a 48g sample of radon will last before it contains only 3g of radon.

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Answer:

48 / 3 = 16

1 / 16 of the original amount is to remain

4 half lives = 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/16

After 4 half lives 1/16 of the original amount is present

4 half-lives * 3.8 days / half-life = 15.2 days

After 15.2 days only 3 g will be present