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Which of the following statement is not true for radioactive decay?

(1) Amount of radioactive substance remained after three half lives is \(\frac{1}{8}th\)  of original amount.

(2) Decay constant does not depend upon temperature.

(3) Decay constant increases with increase in temperature.

(4) Half life is In 2 times of \(\frac{1}{\text{rate constant}}\) .

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Correct option is: (3) Decay constant increases with increase in temperature.

Decay constant is independent of temperature.

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