Units (Radioactivity)
1 mark · EasyWhat is the SI unit for measuring the activity of a radioactive sample?
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becquerel (Bq)
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Common mistakes: second; counts
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B1 · 1 mark · States 'becquerel' (Bq) as the SI unit for activity
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The SI unit for activity is the becquerel (symbol: Bq).