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Explain what ionisation is and why it is dangerous

Explain what ionisation is and why it is dangerous
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Explain what ionisation is and why it is dangerous

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Ionisation: the loss or gain of an electron

It is dangerous because cells that have been ionised can either die, or can mutate incorrectly, which might cause cancer.

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