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The decay constant for the element x is 6.931 yr⁻¹. what is the half-life?

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Answer:

0.1 years

Step-by-step explanation:

if the decay constant is represented by x, the half life of an element can be determined by the formula: t(1/2)=ln(2)/x. so fill in the given decay constant and solve the formula; the answer is 0.1 years

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