The Rate Constant for the Beta Decay of a Particular

question 17

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the beta decay of a particular radioactive element is 2.70  10^-2/day. What is the half-life of this nuclide?

• A) 3.70  10¹ days
• B) 3.90  10^-1 days
• C) 1.85  10¹ days
• D) 7.41  10² days
• E) 2.57  10¹ days

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