Question

The amount of time it takes for an amount of a specific isotope to decay to half the original amount.

a. absolute-life c. half-life b. relative-life d. specific-life Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C- Half-Life
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Answer 2

Answer: C. half life

Explanation:-

Half life is the amount of time taken by a radioactive material to decay to half of its original value.

Radioactive decay process is a type of process in which a less stable nuclei decomposes to a stable nuclei by releasing some radiations or particles like alpha, beta particles or gamma-radiations. The radioactive decay follows first order kinetics.

Half life is represented by
`t_{(1)/(2)`

`t_{(1)/(2)=(0.693)/(\lambda)`

`\lambda` = rate constant