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Electrons and protons jump out of molecules when exposed to

a. visible light.
b. ultraviolet light.
c. x-rays.
d. sunlight.

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Electrons and protons jump out of molecules when exposed to : C. x- Rays

X-rays are about 10,000 times more energetic than ultraviolet ray. When we expose this to electron and proton, they will jump off the molecule they strike. This method is utilized when we created sterilization process.
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The correct option is C. X ray make electrons and protons to jump out of molecules. Gamma ray also has the same effect.
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