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What does it mean that radioactive decay is a random process?

Impossible to predict when a nucleus decays

What does the decay constant λ\lambda represent?

Probability of decay per unit time

In the exponential decay equation N=N0eλtN = N_0 e^{-\lambda t}, what does N0N_0 represent?

Initial number of nuclei

What is the definition of half-life?

Time for half of nuclei to decay

Which formula calculates half-life from the decay constant?

T1/2=ln2λT_{1/2} = \frac{\ln 2}{\lambda}

On a graph of ln(N)\ln(N) vs time, what does the gradient represent?

λ-\lambda

What is the SI unit for activity?

Becquerels (Bq)

Which equation relates activity AA to number of nuclei NN?

A=λNA = \lambda N

What is the half-life of Carbon-14 used in dating?

5730 years

What is the half-life of Technetium-99m used in medical imaging?

6 hours

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