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What is a characteristic of a radioactive isotope with a very short half-life?

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Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation

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What is a characteristic of a radioactive isotope with a very short half-life?.

  1. A.It decays slowly and is easy to store.
  2. B.It produces a high level of radiation for a long time.
  3. C.It decays quickly, making it difficult to use for long-term applications.
  4. D.It is safe to use indefinitely without monitoring.

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