What characteristic of radiation allows a Geiger counter to measure radiation levels?

the ability of radiation to expose photographic film

the ability of radiation to ionize gas particles

the inability of radiation to conduct electricity

the inability of radiation to pass through lead

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Evangeline Delacruz

Chemistry

12 June, 20:59

What characteristic of radiation allows a Geiger counter to measure radiation levels?

the ability of radiation to expose photographic film

the ability of radiation to ionize gas particles

the inability of radiation to conduct electricity

the inability of radiation to pass through lead

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Jay Atkinson · Answer 1

B) The ability of radiation to ionize gas particles

Lamar Hood · Answer 2

The correct answer is option B. T he ability of radiation to ionize gas particles.

The Geiger counter detects the nuclear radiations such as alpha, beta, gamma radiations, etc. The geiger tube is filled with inert gases and high voltage is applied to the tube. Such that when the incident radiation ionizes the gas present inside, the radiation can be detected. Thus, the geiger counter works on the the ability of radiation to ionize gas particles.

What characteristic of radiation allows a Geiger counter to measure radiation levels?the ability of radiation to expose photographic filmthe ability of radiation to ionize gas particlesthe inability of radiation to conduct electricitythe inability of radiation to pass through lead

What characteristic of radiation allows a Geiger counter to measure radiation levels?

the ability of radiation to expose photographic film

the ability of radiation to ionize gas particles

the inability of radiation to conduct electricity

the inability of radiation to pass through lead