A sample contains 16 point 7 5 g of the radioisotope cap u - 236 and 50 point 2 5 g of its daughter isotope, Th - 232 How long did it take for decay to take place if one half-life of cap u - 236 is 23 million years?

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A sample contains 16 point 7 5 g of the radioisotope cap u - 236 and 50 point 2 5 g of its daughter isotope, Th - 232 How long did it take for decay to take place if one half-life of cap u - 236 is 23 million years?

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