Radioactivity 2

1. Why is ionising radiation dangerous to living things?

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2. Write down two results of your answer to question 1:

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3. Write down THREE uses of ionising radiation:

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4. Write down THREE sources of background radiation.

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5. Why is plutonium such a dangerous material? Your answer should include TWO different
properties of the substance.

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6. Write down TWO groups of people that are likely to be exposed to greater amounts of
ionising radiation than normal because of the work that they do.

(a) …………………………………………………………………………….

(b) …………………………………………………………………………….