The disintegration rate of a radioactive element _______________?

Correct answer: B. Progressively decreases

  • A. Progressively increases
  • B. Progressively decreases
  • C. Remains constant throughout
  • D. May increase or decrease depending on the material

Explanation

Radioactive disintegration follows first-order decay, so the activity decreases continuously as fewer undecayed nuclei remain. Its half-life is constant, but its disintegration rate is not.

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