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Chemistry Nuclear Chemistry Rate of Decay and Half-life Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

A radioactive element has half-life of one day. After three days, the amount of the element left will be

A
1/2 of the original amount
B
1/4 of the original amount
C
1/8 of the original amount
D
1/16 of the original amount

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