Isotopes X and Y have decay constants 0.010 s⁻¹ and 1.0×10⁻⁴ s⁻¹

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · US High School · Chemistry · Atomic Structure & Nuclear · Atomic Structure & Nuclear

Problem

Isotopes X and Y have decay constants 0.010 s⁻¹ and 1.0×10⁻⁴ s⁻¹, respectively. Identify which isotope is more stable and briefly explain your reasoning.

Related theory

Chemical Kinetics

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