is this physics ? chemistry? idk :3
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Is this Physics or Chemistry?
Chemistry is for the most part the study of atoms bonding with other atoms through the electromagnetic force (stealing and sharing electrons).
Radiation is a nuclear reaction dealing with strong and weak forces. Even though beta radiation is an electron (or positron), this electron is created inside the nucleus due to a nucleon decay. Radiation is really only indirectly involved with atomic bonding.
Because radiation deals with nuclear processes, I’d classify it under physics; however, chemists generally do and should have a solid understanding of radiation.
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