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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Harper_College/CHM_110%3A_Fundamentals_of_Chemistry/02%3A_Radiation-_Pros_and_Cons/2.04%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize mol...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecule and causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating but potentially most damaging and gamma rays are most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Valley_City_State_University/Chem_122/Chapter_9%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/9.8%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationThe effects of radiation on matter depend on the energy of the radiation. Nonionizing radiation is relatively low in energy, and the energy is transferred to matter in the form of heat. Ionizing radia...The effects of radiation on matter depend on the energy of the radiation. Nonionizing radiation is relatively low in energy, and the energy is transferred to matter in the form of heat. Ionizing radiation is relatively high in energy, and when it collides with an atom, it can completely remove an electron to form a positively charged ion that can damage biological tissues.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Chemistry_2e_(OpenStax)/21%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/21.06%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is particularly harmful because it can ionize...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is particularly harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecules & causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating, but potentially most damaging, and gamma rays the most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Kentucky/UK%3A_General_Chemistry/21%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/21.6%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize mol...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecule and causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating but potentially most damaging and gamma rays are most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Minnesota_Rochester/genchem2/3%3A_Kinetics/3.9.0%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/3.9.6_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize mol...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecule and causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating but potentially most damaging and gamma rays are most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Under_Construction/Purgatory/CHEM_2100%3A_General_Chemistry_I_(Mink)/17%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/17.06%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize mol...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecule and causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating but potentially most damaging and gamma rays are most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/SC_149%3A_Cosmetic_Chemistry/11%3A_Tissue_Injury_and_Aging/11.01%3A_Control_of_Microbial_Growth/11.1.02%3A_Using_Physical_Methods_to_Control_MicroorganismsFor thousands of years, humans have used various physical methods of microbial control for food preservation. Common control methods include the application of high temperatures, radiation, filtration...For thousands of years, humans have used various physical methods of microbial control for food preservation. Common control methods include the application of high temperatures, radiation, filtration, and desiccation (drying), among others. Many of these methods nonspecifically kill cells by disrupting membranes, changing membrane permeability, or damaging proteins and nucleic acids by denaturation, degradation, or chemical modification.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Cleveland_State_University/CHM_151%3A_Chemistry_Around_Us/05%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/5.03%3A_Ionizing_Radiation_and_Non-ionizing_RadiationAll radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ionize molecules. The most ser...All radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ionize molecules. The most serious biological damage results when these radioactive emissions fragment or ionize molecules.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Los_Angeles_Trade_Technical_College/Chem_51/19%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/19.10%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize mol...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecule and causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating but potentially most damaging and gamma rays are most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/CSU_San_Bernardino/CHEM_2200%3A_General_Chemistry_II_(Mink)/21%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/21.07%3A_Biological_Effects_of_RadiationWe are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is particularly harmful because it can ionize...We are constantly exposed to radiation from naturally occurring and human-produced sources. This radiation can affect living organisms. Ionizing radiation is particularly harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds, which damages the molecules & causes malfunctions in cell processes. Types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate material and damage tissue, with alpha particles the least penetrating, but potentially most damaging, and gamma rays the most penetrating.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Modesto_Junior_College/Chemistry_150_-_Bunag/Textbook_for_Chemistry_150/05%3A_Basics_of_Nuclear_Science/5.04%3A_Ionizing_Radiation_and_Non-ionizing_RadiationAll radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ionize molecules. The most ser...All radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ionize molecules. The most serious biological damage results when these radioactive emissions fragment or ionize molecules.
