Why is the ionization power of α-particles greater than β-particles in solids with the same energy?

α-particles have a larger mass and charge (+2), causing strong interactions with electrons in solids. This leads to more frequent ionization compared to β-particles, which are smaller and have a single negative charge (-1).

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