Compton scattering occurs when an incident x-ray photon interacts with a ____ electron.
A)loosely bound inner-shell
B)tightly bound inner-shell
C)loosely bound outer-shell
D)tightly bound outer-shell

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Compton scattering primarily occurs when an incident x-ray photon interacts with a loosely bound outer-shell electron. This interaction results in the electron being ejected and the photon being scattered with reduced energy, illustrating a change in wavelength due to the transfer of energy to the electron.

Compton Scattering Occurs When an Incident X-Ray Photon Interacts with a ____