Question

True or False: The rate of nuclear decay depends on the temperature, pressure, and surface area of the isotope.

Answer 1

Answer:

False.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is False

Explanation:

Temperature, pressure and surface area are factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction and not a nuclear reaction. It should be noted that chemical reaction involves the electrons in the shell of an atom while nuclear reaction involves the unstable nucleus of a radioactive isotope. Thus, temperature, pressure and surface area do not affect the unstable nucleus during radioactive decay/emission.