Decay Constant Is Expressed as Which of the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

Decay constant is expressed as which of the following?

• A) The time it takes for activity to decay to half its original value
• B) Total number of atoms that decay per unit time
• C) Average lifetime for the decay of radioactive atoms
• D) Total number of atoms that decay

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