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Ionizing radiation is radiation which is energetic enough to produce ions. This radiation has the ability to break off electrons from the materials in encounters, thus making these affected atoms or molecules cations. When living tissue is exposed to ionizing radiation, deformities and diseases (most notably cancer) can result. Forms of ionizing radiation include gamma rays, x-rays, and most ultraviolet light.[1][2]