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The cause is the radioactive decay of uranium isotopes.

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How much activity is in 25 kilograms of 5 percent enriched uranium?

To calculate the activity of the uranium, you would need to know the specific activity of the enriched uranium sample. Activity is measured in becquerels (Bq) or curies (Ci) and it indicates the rate at which a sample undergoes radioactive decay. The specific activity takes into account both the enrichment level and the total mass of the sample.


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How did Martin Klaproth discover uranium?

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