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The half life of 60 Co (a radioactive isotope used in nuclear medicine) is 5.27

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Question

The half life of 60 Co (a radioactive isotope used in nuclear medicine) is 5.27 years. What is the rate constant for the radioactive decay of this isotope? A) 3.65 years b) 0.131 years c) 0.258 years ~1 d) 2.58 years e) 0.131 years ^-w The half life of 60 Co (a radioactive isotope used in nuclear medicine) is 5.27 years. What is the rate constant for the radioactive decay of this isotope? A) 3.65 years b) 0.131 years c) 0.258 years ~1 d) 2.58 years e) 0.131 years ^-w A) 3.65 years b) 0.131 years c) 0.258 years ~1 d) 2.58 years e) 0.131 years ^-w

Explanation / Answer

d) 2.58 years