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The Role of Radiation in Astrochemistry
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Which type of radiation is primarily responsible for the ionization of atoms and molecules in the interstellar medium?
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Ultraviolet radiation
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Ultraviolet radiation, particularly from hot stars, is the main driver of ionization in the interstellar medium, as it has sufficient energy to remove electrons from atoms and molecules.