Can a radioactive sample decay until it disappears?

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Does it stop eventually or does the process keep going until that radioactive element is no more, only the products of the reactions existing, but none of the original?
That was worded badly -- basically, will something keep decaying until it disappears, or will there be a very very small sample of it left?

While I'm asking about this, any insights into half lives and decay would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
 
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