What is the term given to the penetrating rays and particles given off by radioactive materials called

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Bryanna Walls

10 January, 10:12

What is the term given to the penetrating rays and particles given off by radioactive materials called

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Answer: The penetrating rays and particles given off by radioactive materials is called radiation.

Explanation:

The penetrating rays and particles given off by radioactive materials is called radiation.

An element which readily degenerates its nucleus and emits alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays is called a radioactive element.

For example, uranium, actinium, thorium etc are all radiactive elements.