Provided in the Table Below Are Two Isotopes and Their

question 82

Multiple Choice

Provided in the table below are two isotopes and their corresponding half-life periods. Which isotope decays the fastest and which isotope is the most stable ?
Isotope Half-life period Carbon - 14 5730 Years Lead - 210 22 Years

• A) Carbon - 14 decays the fastest and is the most stable.
• B) Carbon - 14 decays the fastest and Lead - 210 is the most stable.
• C) Lead - 210 decays the fastest and is the most stable.
• D) Lead - 210 decays the fastest and Carbon - 14 is the most stable.
• E) They both decay at the same rate and Carbon - 14 is the most stable.

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