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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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