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Half-life can be affected by various factors, primarily through changes in the environment or conditions surrounding a substance. For radioactive isotopes, the half-life is a constant property and cannot be altered; however, for chemical reactions, factors like temperature, pressure, or the presence of catalysts can influence the rate of decay or reaction, effectively changing the time it takes for half of a substance to decompose. Thus, while the half-life of a radioactive material remains fixed, the effective half-life in chemical processes can be modified.

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