Why is polonium so much more toxic than other radioactive elements?

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Why is polonium so much more toxic than other radioactive elements?

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Depends on what’s meant by “more” radioactive. Yeah it’s emitting hella alpha particles but unless you eat it, not a big deal. Whereas the gamma from cesium will mess you up bad from a distance.

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