The Rate Constant for the Decay of a Radioactive Element

question 67

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the decay of a radioactive element is 3.20  10^-3/day. What is the half-life of this element?

• A) 1.60  10^-3 days
• B) 3.13  10² days
• C) 2.17  10² days
• D) 1.56  10² days
• E) 3.23  10² days

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