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Statement 1: When matter is traversed by any of the forms of ionizing radiations, _____ Statement 2: Ionization radiations produce _____

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Statement 1: When matter is traversed by any of the forms of ionizing radiations, _____

Statement 2: Ionization radiations produce _____

(a) Energy is absorbed, negligible temperature rise

(b) Ion pairs are not produced, chemical changes in irradiated materials

(c) Energy is absorbed, chemical changes in irradiated materials

(d) Neither of the mentioned, neither of the mentioned

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This intriguing question originated from Principles of Food Irradiation-1 topic in section Principles of Chemical Preservation of Food, Principles of Food Irradiation and Food Quality factors of Food Engineering

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The correct option is (a) Energy is absorbed, negligible temperature rise

Best explanation: When matter is traversed by any of the forms of ionizing radiations, energy is absorbed and ion pairs are produced. Ionization radiations produce negligible temperature rise and chemical changes in irradiated materials.

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