👉 ionizes is a chemical term that describes the process of converting an atom or molecule into another type of atom or molecule. It involves transferring electrons from one atom to another, which can result in a change in charge and an increase in energy. The specific example you provided (ionizing radiation) is a type of ionization that occurs when electromagnetic radiation interacts with atoms or molecules, causing them to lose or gain some amount of their intrinsic energy. This process can be used to generate heat, light,