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Ionizing radiation consists of particles or electromagnetic waves that are energetic enough to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, thus ionizing them. Direct ionization from the effects of single particles or single photons produces free radicals, which are atoms or molecules containing unpaired electrons, that tend to be especially chemically reactive due to their electronic structure.
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Gamma radiation and x radiation provide ionizing forms of radiation What effect does ionizing radiation have on molecules through which they pass?
"Ionizing" means that it can convert atoms and molecules into ions. In other words, it can knock off one or more electrons.
What is the term for electromagnetic radiation that carries enough energy to remove electrons from matter?
We call that ionizing radiation.
Alpha is it ionizing?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Would you classify radiation as ionizing radiation?
Yes, but there are a number of radiation besides ionizing radiation.
Is true that if a person is exposed to radiation he has no chance of survival?
No. It depends on the amount of radiation, and it has to be ionizing radiation, which means ultraviolet or shorter waves. Alternatively, non-ionizing radiation can kill by heating the tissues if the energy intensity is high enough.
What does the ionizing radiation sign means?
If an atom is charged, and can bind together with radiation, then ionization occurs. When you have an energy source, you will typically have radiation as well.
What is it called when x-ray are initially absorbed by the body?
ionizing radiation
Discuss the effects of ionizing radiation on cellular constituents?
what are the effects of ionizing radiation on cellular constituents
Which one of the following is physical stressor lead ionizing radiation hcv or hbv?
ionizing radiation
Why is ionizing radiation dangerous?
Ionizing radiation by definition is radiation with a high enough energy to remove electrons from their orbits. This is dangerous because it emits x-rays, damages tissue, can cause long term damage like cancer, and heats things up.
What is are the type of ionizing radiation?
a
What type of radiation is the least ionizing?
Alpha radiation.
