Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260150544
Author: Bill W. Tillery
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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To explain: An isotope with a long half-life would be more, the same, or less radioactive than an isotope with a short half-life.

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