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I don't have a physics degree, but I studied STEM. It has an effect mostly only on protons and neutrons. If there's an imbalance of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, there's a chance a proton can change to a neutron or visa versa. This particle often gets kicked out of the nucleus, runs around, and is what's called beta radiation. This is why certain isotopes are radioactive, and why radon and uranium make geiger counters tick.
If a physics person comes in and corrects me, I'm sorry in advance.