How Is an Atom in the Body Changed Once It

question 63

Multiple Choice

How is an atom in the body changed once it is hit with ionizing radiation?

• A) It becomes positively charged.
• B) It becomes negatively charged.
• C) It becomes a new isotope.
• D) It becomes a new element.
• E) It falls apart.

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