The Nuclide ¹⁸⁸W Decays by a First-Order Process with a Rate

question 84

Multiple Choice

The nuclide ¹⁸⁸W decays by a first-order process with a rate constant of 1.0 × 10^-2 d^-1.How long will it take for 88% of the initial amount of ¹⁸⁸W to be consumed?

• A)6 d
• B)240 d
• C)12 d
• D)210 d
• E)92 d

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