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What are the properties of X-rays?

1.X-rays have much longer wavelengths than visible light.

2.X-ray photons carry enough energy to ionize atoms and disrupt molecular bonds.

3.X-rays do not interact with matter at all.

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1 and 2 only

2 only

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Explanation:

Statement 1: They have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies.This makes it possible to probe structures much smaller than can be seen using a normal microscope.
This property is used in X-ray microscopy to acquire high resolution images, and also in X- ray crystallography to determine the positions of atoms in crystals.
Statement 2: This makes it a type of ionizing radiation, and therefore harmful to living tissue.A very high radiation dose over a short period of time causes radiation sickness, while lower doses can give an increased risk of radiation-induced cancer.

Statement 3: X-rays interact with matter in three main ways, through photoabsorption, Compton scattering, and Rayleigh scattering.The strength of these interactions depends on the energy of the X-rays and the elemental composition of the material.We will try covering these separately in upcoming tests because they are important.