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oliviahorn72

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What is the difference between ionizing radiation and nonionizing radiation?

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Discuss ways to keep homes safe from accidental poisonings.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ionizing radiation:
- Powerful, high-energy radiation capable of causing atoms to become electrically charged.
- Includes X-rays, cosmic rays, and radiation from power plant accidents.
- Radiation from uranium and radium.
- Very dangerous at high levels; can alter DNA structure.

Nonionizing radiation:
- Cannot ionize matter.
- UV light.
- Emitted from electrical appliances, radios, and computers.
- Sunlight is the most plentiful form.

Answer to Question 2

Keep household chemicals out of reach of children.
Check product labels for proper use.
Never switch containers of household chemicals.
Discard outdated medication.
Keep an eye on children.
Post the local poison control hotline number.


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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