Which of the following statements is (are)TRUE about radioisotopes?
A) Radioisotope decays at a constant rate.
B) Decay of a radioisotope is independent of temperature.
C) Decay of a radioisotope is independent of pressure.
D) A radioisotope decays into a predictable product.
E) All of these are true.

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All of the statements are true. Radioisotopes decay at a constant rate known as their half-life, which is unaffected by changes in temperature or pressure. The decay process of radioisotopes is predictable, as they decay into a known product with a specific decay chain.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)TRUE About Radioisotopes