The Decay Constant of a Radioactive Nuclide Is $4.6 \times 10 ^ { - 3 } \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$

question 109

Multiple Choice

The decay constant of a radioactive nuclide is $4.6 \times 10 ^ { - 3 } \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ . What is the half-life of this isotope, in minutes?

• A) \(2.5 \mathrm {~min}\)
• B) \(1.4 \mathrm {~min}\)
• C) \(3.6 \mathrm {~min}\)
• D) \(3.1 \mathrm {~min}\)
• E) \(2.0 \mathrm {~min}\)

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