The Rate Constant for the Beta Decay of a Particular

question 34

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the beta decay of a particular radioactive element is 2.34 × 10^-2/day. What is the half-life of this nuclide?

• A) 4.27 × 10¹ days
• B) 3.38 × 10^-1 days
• C) 2.14 × 10¹ days
• D) 8.55 × 10² days
• E) 2.96 × 10¹ days

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