Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781305084476
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 30E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The way by which radiations are used to obtain images of internal organs is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The emission of electromagnetic waves and subatomic particles occurs in the radioactive decay of an element. This form of energy is called radiations.

Radioactive decay involves the emission of three types of ionizing radiations, known as alpha, beta and gamma radiations.

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