Asked by Jordan Paige on Apr 27, 2024

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What is the symbol for half-life?

A) hl
B) Hl½
C) t½
D) Tl½

Half-Life

The time required for half of the atoms in a radioactive sample to decay, transforming into different atoms or into a lower energy state.

  • Understand the concept of half-life in the context of pharmaceuticals.
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Josiah HarrisonMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The symbol for half-life is t12t_{\frac{1}{2}}t21 , which is represented by choice C. This notation is commonly used in physics and chemistry to denote the time required for a quantity to reduce to half its initial value.