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In the above illustration, suppose there are `3.0 xx 10^7` radon atoms `T_1//2 =3.83` days or `3.31 xx 10^5 s` trapped in a basement. (a) How many radon atoms remain after `31` days ? Find the activity (b) just after the basement is sealed against further entry of radon and (c) days later.

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