The Time Required for an Element to Go from Half

question 33

Multiple Choice

The time required for an element to go from half the nuclei of a sample to decay is known as the:

• A)half-life.
• B)mode of decay.
• C)emission series.
• D)radioactivity.
• E)Both A and B are correct.

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