Ionizing Radiation

Real World Example

Imagine you're in a crowded room, trying to maintain a conversation, but every time someone bumps into you, you lose your train of thought. This scenario is similar to ionizing radiation, where radiation has enough energy to 'bump' into atoms and strip away electrons, disrupting the atom's natural state. Just like those jostling interruptions cause you to lose focus, ionizing radiation disturbs the balance of atoms by knocking electrons out of orbit, altering their structure and function.