The Time Required for a Chemical to Break Down to Half

question 57

Multiple Choice

The time required for a chemical to break down to half of its original concentration is called its

• A) decomposition coefficient.
• B) retention time.
• C) half-life.
• D) decontamination time.

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Definitions:

Maturity Date

The date on which the principal amount of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument becomes due and payable.

Note Receivable

A written promise for amounts to be received by a creditor from a debtor, typically generating interest income for the holder.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the payment received for the investment of money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Maturity Value

Maturity Value is the amount payable to an investor at the maturity date of a financial instrument, typically including the principal and the interest.