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Bismuth, 214Bi decays by alpha decay with a half-life of 19.7 minutes. What is its decay constant? Select one: a. 5.68 x 10-4 m-1. b. 5.86 x 10-4 s-1. c. 8.46 x 10-4 s-1. d. 5.85 s.

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Bismuth, ²¹⁴Bi decays by alpha decay with a half-life of 19.7 minutes.

What is its decay constant?

Select one:

a. 5.68 x 10^-4 m^-1.

b. 5.86 x 10^-4 s^-1.

c. 8.46 x 10^-4 s^-1.

d. 5.85 s.

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