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What is ionizing radiation?
What is ionizing radiation?
- A form of energy produced by human activities
- Particles and rays given off by stars and high-voltage equipment (correct)
- A type of non-ionizing radiation
- Energy that does not interact with living tissue
What is the process called when ionizing radiation strips electrons from atoms and molecules?
What is the process called when ionizing radiation strips electrons from atoms and molecules?
- Polarization
- Ionization (correct)
- Demagnetization
- Neutralization
What determines the element of an atom?
What determines the element of an atom?
- Number of neutrons
- Atomic mass
- Electron cloud shape
- Number of protons (correct)
What is the atomic number of an element?
What is the atomic number of an element?
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Which part of an atom contains protons and neutrons?
Which part of an atom contains protons and neutrons?
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What characteristic makes protons different from other subatomic particles?
What characteristic makes protons different from other subatomic particles?
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