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If equal numer of atoms of two radioactive elements are considered, the most dangerous would be the one with a half life of?
a. 4.0 million years b. 100 years
c. 0.01 second d. 1 second

A

a. 4.0 million years

B

b. 100 years

C

c. 0.01 second

D

d. 1 second

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The correct Answer is:
c. 0.01 second
Lesser the half of isotope, less stable will be the iostope.
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