Which of the following radiations have the energy to knock electrons away from molecules and ionize them?
Which of the following radiations have the energy to knock electrons away from molecules and ionize them? Correct Answer Ionizing radiations
Gamma rays and x-rays are called ionizing radiations because they have enough energy to knock electrons away from molecules and ionize them. When such radiations pass through cells, they create free hydrogen radicals, hydroxyl radicals and some peroxides which causes intracellular damage.