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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question

Question

The relationship between half-life (t1/2) and the decay constant (λ) is given by which formula?
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> = 1 / λ
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

The last section on page 10 provides the direct formula.

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