Which of the following types of radiation has the greatest ability to penetrate matter?
a. Gamma rays
b. Beta particles
c. Alpha particles
d. Protons
a
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a. 85.7 ? b. 42.8 ? c. 31.3 ? d. 11.2 ?
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a. neutralization. b. reduction. c. oxidation. d. displacement.
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