Arrange the following radiations in order of increasing ionization of air.

I. Alpha

Il. Gamma

IIl. Beta

A.

I < III < II

B.

II < I < III

C.

II < III < I

D.

I < II

Correct answer is C

Alpha particles are highly ionising because of their double positive charge, large mass (compared to a beta particle) and because they are relatively slow.

They can cause multiple ionisations within a very small distance.

And the gamma radiation has the least ionising power.