Log out Go to App
Go to App

Learning Materials

Features

Discover

Chapter 24: Q24.58 P (page 1104)

Why is ionizing radiation more harmful to children than adults?

Short Answer

Expert verified

In comparison to adult cells, children's cells are more responsive.

Step by step solution

01

Ionizing radiation

Ionizing radiation is the one that can cause ionization in the medium through which it passes. For example gamma rays.

02

Explanation

Ionizing radiation is more dangerous to children since they are rapidly dividing the cells compared to adults. The effects of radiation extend the time for the child's growth and development.

Hence, children's cell are more sensitive compared to the cell of an adult.

.

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Start your free trial

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with Vaia!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

How long can a 54-Ib child be exposed to 1.0 mCi of radiation from 222Rn before accumulating 1.0 mrad if the energy of each disintegration is 5.59MeV ?

In the 1950s, radioactive material was spread over the land from aboveground nuclear tests. A woman drinks some contaminated milk and ingests 0.500 g of 90Sr, which is taken up by bones and teeth and not eliminated.

(a) How muchS90r(t1/2=29yr)is present in her body after 10yr ?

(b) How long will it take for 99.9% of the90Sr to decay?

Question: What electronic process is the basis for detecting radioactivity in (a) a scintillation counter; (b) a Geiger-Müller counter?

A decay series starts with the synthetic isotope 92239U. The first four steps are emissions of a particle β-, another β-, an αparticle, and another α. Write a balanced nuclear equation for each step. Which natural series could start by this sequence?

A rock containsμmol of238U(t1/2=4.5×109yr) and110mol of206Pb Assuming that all the206Pbcomes from decay of the , estimate the rock’s age.

See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

The Earths Atmosphere

Read Explanation

Kinetics

Read Explanation

Chemical Analysis

Read Explanation

Making Measurements

Read Explanation

Inorganic Chemistry

Read Explanation

Organic Chemistry

Read Explanation
View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Sign-up for free