General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781285853918
Author: H. Stephen Stoker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11.9, Problem 1QQ
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In the order of increasing penetrating power into a matter the naturally occurring radiations is correctly arranged in which option has to be chosen.
Concept Introduction:
Naturally occurring radioactive emissions are alpha particle, beta particle and gamma rays. They all differ in the penetration power into a matter and cause ionization.
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Beta radiation has the highest penetrating power of any radioactivity.
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Gamma rays has the highest ionizing power of any radioactivity.
Beta emitters will do more damage than alpha emitters within the body.
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