Chemistry in Context
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Author: American Chemical Society
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Chapter 2, Problem 21Q
Ultraviolet radiation is categorized as UVA, UVB, or UVC. Arrange these types in order of increasing:
- a. wavelength
- b. potential for biological damage
- c. energy
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