Chapter 20, Problem 124RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The quantity of ${}^{145}\mathrm{Pr}$ absorbed in terms of $\text{Gy}$ units in a given time period is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear radiation has adverse effects on humans depending on the energy and ability of the radiation to be absorbed. The quantity of radiation absorbed is generally calculated in terms of the Gray (Gy) unit.

The number of disintegrations per second of a radioactive element is defined as the number of atoms that decay per second in a given radioactive element. This is referred to as the activity of a radioactive element.