The Nuclide ⁹⁶Nb Decays by a First-Order Process with a Rate

question 101

Multiple Choice

The nuclide ⁹⁶Nb decays by a first-order process with a rate constant of 2.96 × 10^-2 h^-1.How long will it take for 86.0% of the initial amount of ⁹⁶Nb to be consumed?

• A)33.7 h
• B)66.4 h
• C)30 h
• D)5.09 h
• E)4.72 h

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