The isotope (_90^234)Th has a half-life of 24days and decays to (_91^234)Pa. How long does it take for 90% of a sample of (_90^234)Th to decay to (_91^234)Pa?

79.7 days

Explanation:

Half-life equation:

A = A₀ (½)^(t / T)

where A is the final amount,

A₀ is the initial amount,

t is the amount of time,

and T is the half life.

If 90% decays, then 10% is left.

A = A₀ (½)^(t / T)

0.1 A₀ = A₀ (½)^(t / 24)

0.1 = ½^(t / 24)

ln(0.1) = (t / 24) ln(0.5)

t ≈ 79.7 days

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