Question 9 of 123 in Radioactivity and Particles

Units (Radioactivity)

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State the unit of activity for a radioactive source.

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becquerel (Bq)

Also accept: Bq; becquerels

Common mistakes: curie; C

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct unit: becquerel (Bq)

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The unit of activity for a radioactive source is the becquerel (Bq).

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