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A sample of a radioactive element that contains 1.0×103 nuclei decays to 6.2×101 nuclei in 10. minutKinetics Chemistry Question

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A sample of a radioactive element that contains 1.0×103 nuclei decays to 6.2×101 nuclei in 10. minutes. What is its specific decay constant?

A.

6.2 min–1

B.

1.2 min–1

C.

0.28 min–1

✓ Correct
D.

0.062 min–1

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