Half-life is a characteristic of first-order kinetics, and all radioactive decay follows first-order kinetics. Hence it applies to all radioactive decay processes. Chemical reactions of first order also have constant half-life independent of initial concentration, but radioactive decay is the prime example. Zero-order half-life depends on initial concentration.
Explanation:
Isobars are atoms of different elements, so they have different atomic numbers (protons). Since mass number is same, number of neutrons also differs. Example: ⁴⁰Ar (Z=18, N=22) and ⁴⁰Ca (Z=20, N=20). Mass number = 40 same. So both atomic number and neutrons differ. Option D is correct as both B and C are true.
Explanation:
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is commonly used for pickling (cleaning) steel to remove rust and scale (iron oxides) before further processing like galvanizing or plating. Reaction: Fe₂O₃ + 6HCl → 2FeCl₃ + 3H₂O. Sulfuric acid is also used. Nitric acid is an oxidizer and would passivate some metals. Acetic acid is too weak.
Explanation:
Thermite: Fe₂O₃ + 2Al → 2Fe + Al₂O₃. Aluminium powder reduces iron oxide, producing molten iron for welding. Al is chosen due to its high reactivity and exothermic reaction.
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