For a first order reaction, the half life is inversely proportional to the rate constant.
The formula is
half life = ln(2)/k = 0.693/k
where k is the rate constant
t = 5.50 minutes
k = ln(2)/5.50 = 0.126 min^-1
Your rate constant is 0.126 min^-1.
Answer is the mass of the atom. Protons + neutrons= mass
Let's say you have oxygen with a mass of 16.
Oxygen has 8 protons
To find neutrons subtract 16-8= 8
So it would also be 8 neutrons.
Example of how to find mass if you know protons + neutrons:
Sodium has 11 protons and 12 neutrons. Add the protons and neutrons
11 + 12= 23
Mass is 23
The fusion reaction in the sun is a combination of hydrogen atoms fusing to create helium. The fusion reaction in larger stars involve much heavier elements like oxygen and iron. In supernovas, often elements like gold are produced
