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Half-Life — Quiz

Question 4 • Chemistry

Which definition describes a half-life?

Answer
A
The time required for all of a radioactive sample to change because of heat.
B
The time required for half of a radioactive sample to decay.
C
The time required for half of a radioactive sample to become unstable.
D
The time required for all of a sample to break down due to pressure change.

Explanation

A half-life is the time it takes for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay. It does not mean the whole sample changes due to heat or pressure, nor that half the sample becomes unstable. Therefore, the correct choice is “The time required for half of a radioactive sample to decay.”

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