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Paper 4 structured question: Half-life

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A scientist measures the decay of a radioactive substance over time and records the following data:

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Radioactive Decay Data

Time (years)Amount Remaining (g)
0100
1050
2025
3012.5
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    Determine the half-life of the substance from the data provided.

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Paper 4 structured question: Half-life

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Decay of a Radioactive Isotope

After 10 years, the amount of isotope remaining is measured.

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    Calculate the amount of the isotope remaining after 30 years.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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