Chapter 20, Problem 88RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The radioactivity of the given sample in $\text{Bq }$ is to be determined and the number of disintegrations of the given sample is to be calculated

Concept Introduction:

For radioactive elements, the number of disintegrations per second occurring in them is defined as their activity. Becquerel is the SI unit of activity, which is equal to one disintegration per second.

Naturally occurring radioactive element, uranium is known to have an activity of approximately $2.6\times {10}^4\text{Bq}$ per gram.