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The half-life of an element is a fundamental property determined by the stability of its atomic nucleus and is generally not affected by external conditions such as temperature, pressure, or chemical state. However, certain processes like nuclear reactions or interactions with other particles can alter the stability of the nucleus, potentially leading to changes in the half-life. For instance, if an isotope undergoes a decay process that results in a different nuclear configuration, its half-life may change. Additionally, isotopes may have different half-lives in different environments, such as inside a star compared to on Earth, due to variations in nuclear forces.

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