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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question

Question

How many disintegrations per second (dps) are equivalent to 1 Becquerel (Bq)?
Options
A 3.7×10<sup>10</sup> dps
B 1 dps
Correct Answer
C 1 J/kg of tissue
D 20 dps
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5, in the 'Units of radioactivity' table, defines Becquerel (Bq) as '1 disintegration per second (dps)'.

Hint

Becquerel is the SI unit for activity, representing the rate of decay events.

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