5.1 A sample of the isotope 1311, with a half-life of 8.04 days, has an activityof 10 mCi at the time of shipment. Upon receipt of the 131I in a medicallaboratory, its activity is 4.2 mCi. How much time has elapsed between thetwo measurements?

Given , half-life of I131 = 8.04 days Activity = 10mCi Upon receipt of I131 in medical laboratory ,…

5.1 A sample of the isotope 1311, with a half-life of 8.04 days, has an activity of 10 mCi at the time of shipment. Upon receipt of the 13'I in a medical laboratory, its activity is 4.2 mCi. How much time has elapsed between the two measurements?

5.1 A sample of the isotope 1311, with a half-life of 8.04 days, has an activity of 10 mCi at the time of shipment. Upon receipt of the 13'I in a medical laboratory, its activity is 4.2 mCi. How much time has elapsed between the two measurements?

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5.1 A sample of the isotope 1311, with a half-life of 8.04 days, has an activity
of 10 mCi at the time of shipment. Upon receipt of the 131I in a medical
laboratory, its activity is 4.2 mCi. How much time has elapsed between the
two measurements?

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