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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question
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Question

What is the mathematical relationship between the half-life (t1/2) and the decay constant (λ)?
Options
A t<sub>1/2</sub> = λ / 0.693
B t<sub>1/2</sub> = 0.693 × λ
C t<sub>1/2</sub> = 0.693 / λ
Correct Answer
D t<sub>1/2</sub> = λ - 0.693
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 explicitly provides the formula: 't1/2 = 0.693 / λ'.

Hint

Find the equation on page 10 that links half-life and the decay constant.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Radioactivity
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1848 of 1999
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