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Approx 1/8 will remain.

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Q: After three half-lives what fraction of a radioactive sample will remain?
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What is the significance of a half life of a radioisotope?

It tells what fraction of a radioactive sample remains after a certain length of time.


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Not sure what you mean by "had-lives". After 3 half lives, approx 1/8 would remain.


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