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Effects of half-life on radiation hazards
Atomic structure • Radiation hazards and uses
Key concepts
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- Half-life refers to the time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.
- This rate varies for different isotopes and is a crucial factor in understanding radioactivity.
- For example, if a substance has a half-life of 10 years, after 10 years, only half of the initial amount will remain.
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