Question #179911
In radioactive decay, which of these is the best description of the decay constant ?
a)The rate of decay of the isotope.
b)The constant that links the rate of decay to the half-life.
c)The constant that links the rate of decay to the number of undecayed nuclei.
d)The reciprocal of the half-life of the isotope.
Expert's answer
In radioactive decay, this is the best description of the decay constant: the constant that links the rate of decay to the number of undecayed nuclei.
