Radioactive decay takes place when an atomic nucleus spontaneously emits.

a. oxygen
b. high-energy radiation
c. electrons
d. plutonium

The first-order reaction a→2b+c has rate constant 0.538 s−1. if the initial concentration of a is 0.867 mol l−1, what is the half-life of the reaction in seconds? remember to use correct significant figures in your answer (round your answer to the nearest hundredth). do not include units in your response.