The release of particles and electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during the normal process of disintegration produces

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The release of particles and electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during the normal process of disintegration is called ionizing radiation. This type of radiation has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms and molecules, which can lead to DNA damage and potentially cancer. Examples of ionizing radiation include X-rays, gamma rays, and alpha and beta particles. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because cell phone radiation and microwave radiation are forms of non-ionizing radiation, which have lower energy and do not typically cause DNA damage, while non-ionizing radiation is not produced from atomic nuclei.

The Release of Particles and Electromagnetic Rays from Atomic Nuclei