If the original amount of a radioactive isotope is 140 grams, how much would be left after 3 half-lives. ? Please show how you got the work with a clear explanation so I can understand how this works. I also ask for the person answering not to write curse words, plagiarize, or spam, or any other nonsense. Thank you.

explanation:

let the different atoms be x and y. each with four protons and same mass will be represented as follows.

mass number is number of protons + number of neutrons.

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since, it is given that one has a negative charge while the other is neutral. therefore, there will be increase in number of protons and the atom will be represented as follows.

according to periodic table, mass number of beryllium is 9 and it has atomic number 4 so, the atoms will be and .  

the protons and neutrons will be located inside the nucleus whereas the electrons will be revolving around the nucleus.