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The Half-Life Data Worksheet is a structured document designed to help users understand the concept of half-life in relation to radioactive decay. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the worksheet effectively and ensures that all necessary information is recorded accurately.

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1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the worksheet and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name in the designated space. This personalizes the document and associates it with you.
3. Next, enter today’s date in the provided field to mark when you are filling out the form.
4. Read the questions thoroughly and answer them based on the observations from the half-life demonstration. Begin with question 1, where you will hypothesize about half-life.
5. For question 2, you will need to calculate the number of radioactive atoms remaining after each half-life. Fill in the ‘Number of Radioactive Atoms’ column based on your calculations.
6. Proceed to question 3 and explain how many atoms remain after 5 half-lives, using the sample provided.
7. Continue with question 4, where you will determine how many half-lives have elapsed based on the number of atoms.
8. In question 5, calculate how many hours it takes to decay from the initial sample by converting the half-life into hours.
9. Question 6 will ask you to determine if the age of something can be assessed through half-life; provide a brief explanation.
10. Lastly, in question 7, discuss other applications of knowing a sample's half-life.
11. After completing all sections of the worksheet, review your answers for accuracy. You may then save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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