Identify the Nuclide That Has the Shortest Half-Life

question 3

Multiple Choice

Identify the nuclide that has the shortest half-life.

• A) U
• B) C
• C) Rn
• D) Th
• E) Th

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Definitions:

Rising Plume

A column of hot, buoyant material within the mantle that rises due to convection, potentially leading to volcanic activity at the surface.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, often creating a trench and volcanic activity.

Mantle-derived

Originating or derived from the Earth's mantle, the thick layer of rock below Earth's crust and above the core.

Meteoric Water

Water originating from precipitation, including rain, snow, or hail, that infiltrates the Earth's surface.