Problem: lodine-131 is a radioactive isotope. After 3.00 days, 77.2% of a sample of 131I remains. What is the half-life of 131I?

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lodine-131 is a radioactive isotope. After 3.00 days, 77.2% of a sample of 131I remains. What is the half-life of 131I?

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