The Rate Constant for the Beta Decay of Thorium-234 Is $\times$

question 26

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the beta decay of thorium-234 is 2.882 $\times$ 10^-2 / day.What is the half-life of this nuclide?

• A)48.09 days
• B)1.218 days
• C)0.693 days
• D)24.05 days
• E)96.18 days

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