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Radioactive decay follows
Radioactive decay follows
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For first-order reactions, the rate of decay is proportional to the remaining amount of substance.
Updated On: Mar 6, 2025
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The Correct Option is A
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Radioactive decay follows first order kinetics. The rate of decay is proportional to the amount of the substance remaining, and its half-life is independent of the initial concentration.
Thus, the correct answer is (A).
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