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You would have to wait 6,000 years for this to occur, because it requires twice the half-life to reduce the radioactive isotope to 1/4 of its original mass.

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Q: A radioactive element has a half-life of 2000 years. If a sample of this element begins with a mass of 100 grams how long would you have to wait for the mass to decrease to 25 grams?
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