Calculate the activity in Bq of 1g of (238-94 Pu).

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The activity in Bq of 1g of (238-94 Pu) is calculated to be 6.35 x 1011 Bq. The atomic mass of Plutonium (Pu) is 238.049550 u, and the decay constant (λ) is determined to be 2.51 x 10-10 s-1. These values are essential for calculating the activity using the formula A = λN, where N is the number of atoms in 1g of Pu.

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Question: Calculate the activity in Bq of 1g of (238-94 Pu).


Would love some help with the working. The final answer is 6.35 x 1011 Bq
Relevant Equations
Atomic Mass of Pu = 238.049550u
Previously calculated: λ=2.51x10-10 s-1
Problem Statement: Question: Calculate the activity in Bq of 1g of (238-94 Pu).Would love some help with the working. The final answer is 6.35 x 1011 Bq
Relevant Equations: Atomic Mass of Pu = 238.049550u
Previously calculated: λ=2.51x10-10 s-1

Pls help
 
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