Why are pennies good for simulating radioactive atoms? Check all that apply.

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Pennies have two sides—one to represent radioactive form and another to represent nonradioactive form.; You can easily see the two different forms.; You can create a large sample of pennies.; Pennies are not actually hazardous.; The chance of an atom decaying during a half-life cycle is 50%, the same as flipping a coin and getting tails.

Lab: Half-Life

Why are pennies good for simulating radioactive atoms? Check all that apply.

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