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A 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B 1 and 2 only are correct
C 2 and 3 only are correct
D 1 only is correct
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5. Nuclear physics
5.2.4. Half-life

Define the half-life of a particular isotope as the time taken for half the nuclei of that isotope in any sample to decay; recall and use this definition in simple calculations, which might involve information in tables or decay curves (calculations will not include background radiation)

5. Nuclear physics
5.1.2. The nucleus

Explain what is meant by an isotope and state that an element may have more than one isotope