Which radioactive emission has the greatest penetrating power, but the least ionizing power?

January 2020 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

29 Which radioactive emission has the greatest penetrating power, but the least ionizing power?
 
(1) alpha particle

(2) beta particle

(3) gamma ray

(4) positron

Solution: Gamma rays have the greatest penetrating power, but the least ionizing power

Answer: 3

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