A radionuclide has a half-life of 40 min. What is the rate constant for the decay of the nuclide? 58 s 58 min 0.017 s^-1 0.017 min^-1 A B C D A B C D
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Given: Half-life (t half) = 40 minutes 1 minute = 60 seconds Therefore, t half = 40 minutes * 60 seconds/minute = 2400 seconds Show more…
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