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What is the half-life of a radioactive element?

A The time for all atoms to decay
B The time for half of the radioactive atoms to decay
C Half the mass of the element
D The energy released in decay

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Half-life is the time required for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to undergo radioactive decay.

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