Ionizing radiation flashcard

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What elements were discovered by Marie Curie?

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Radium and Polonium.

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Which element discovered by Marie Curie was used to investigate treatment for cancer?

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Radium.

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What disease did Marie Curie die from?

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Aplastic anemia.

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What disease did atomic bomb survivors of Hiroshima & Nagasaki face?

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Leukemia.

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Which type of radiation is highly lethal despite its penetration levels?

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Alpha particles.

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Which tissues are least sensitive to radiation?

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Muscle and Cartilage.

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What is ionizing radiation?

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Radiation that carries enough energy to liberate electrons from atoms or molecules, thereby ionizing them.

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What are the three main types of ionizing radiation?

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Alpha particles, Beta particles, and Gamma rays.

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How do Alpha particles interact with matter?

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They have low penetration power and can be stopped by a sheet of paper.

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What is the primary health risk associated with exposure to ionizing radiation?

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Increased risk of cancer.