The Rate Constant for the Decay of a Radioactive Element

question 5

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the decay of a radioactive element is 4.72 × 10^-3/day. What is the half-life of this element?

• A) 2.36 × 10^-3 days
• B) 2.12 × 10² days
• C) 1.47 × 10² days
• D) 1.06 × 10² days
• E) 2.19 × 10² days

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