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What type of radiation is referred to when it interacts with molecules in living cells?
Ionizing radiation makes molecules less active chemically.
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What happens when ionizing radiation interacts with molecules in living cells?
It makes the molecules more active chemically.
Ionizing radiation is called so because it interacts with molecules in living cells, making them more active ______________________.
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Match the following types of radiation with their characteristics:
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Which of the following types of radiation is ionizing?
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Visible light is a form of ionizing radiation.
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What is the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?
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Gamma rays, X-rays, and the higher energy ultraviolet part of the electromagnetic spectrum are forms of ______________ radiation.
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Match the following types of radiation with their classification:
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What type of radiation is high-energy Ultraviolet radiation?
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Ultraviolet radiation is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
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What are two potential health effects of over-exposure to Ultraviolet radiation?
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High-energy Ultraviolet radiation is commonly found in ____________________ sunlight.
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Match the following types of radiation with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Ionizing Radiation
- Ionizing radiation interacts with molecules in living cells, making them more active chemically.
- Examples of ionizing radiation include gamma rays, X-rays, and high-energy ultraviolet radiation.
Types of Radiation
- Ionizing radiation: gamma rays, X-rays, high-energy ultraviolet radiation
- Non-ionizing radiation: low-energy ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves
Ultraviolet Radiation
- High-energy ultraviolet radiation is a type of ionizing radiation
- Found in natural sunlight
- Can cause skin burns and skin cancers if skin becomes over-exposed
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Learn about ionizing radiation and its impact on living cells, causing molecules to become more active chemically.
