Ionizing Radiation Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

Ionizing radiation is

• A)radiation that only interacts with ions.
• B)the same as a proton.
• C)a neutron that has acquired a charge,thus forming an ion.
• D)high-energy radiation that removes electrons from atoms or molecules.
• E)given off by ions and reacts with nuclei.

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