Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 636: 18

Answer

Positron emission and beta emission have similar ionizing and penetrating power. Because of this, positron radiation is moderate in both respects.

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Positron emission and beta emission have similar ionizing and penetrating power. Because of this, positron radiation is moderate in both respects.
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