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What is the unit of measurement for activity in radioactive decay?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Atoms and nuclear radiation

Question

Becquerels

Activity is measured in becquerels (Bq), which represents one decay per second.

Understanding Randomness in Radioactive Decay

Students often believe that radioactive decay can be predicted for individual nuclei, thinking it follows a specific pattern.

Emphasize that radioactive decay is a random process, meaning it is impossible to predict when a specific unstable nucleus will decay.

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