Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)As a radioactive isotope decays,its half-life decreases over time and its rate of disintegration remains the same.
• B)As a radioactive isotope decays,its half-life remains the same and its rate of disintegration remains the same.
• C)As a radioactive isotope decays,its half-life remains the same and its rate of disintegration increases over time.
• D)As a radioactive isotope decays,its half-life remains the same and its rate of disintegration decreases over time.
• E)As a radioactive isotope decays,its half-life decreases over time and its rate of disintegration decreases over time.

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