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Understanding half-life and calculations

Atomic structure • Atoms and nuclear radiation

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Half-life refers to the time needed for half the amount of a radioactive substance to decay.
  • This constant rate of decay enables predictions about the quantity of material left over time.
  • In a sample, after one half-life, only 50% of the original substance remains.

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How can half-life be calculated?

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Half-life can be calculated using the formula: Half-life = (0.693 / decay constant).

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Half-life enables calculation of remaining substance amount.

Radioactive decay transforms nuclei into new elements.

Applications of half-life impact various scientific fields.

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