What is NOT a characteristic of x-radiation?

X-radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that possesses several distinct characteristics. One defining trait is that it does not have weight; it is massless, which allows it to travel through space and various materials without the inertia that matter would have. In contrast, x-radiation can cause chemical changes in substances that it interacts with due to its ionizing properties. This means it can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thereby altering their chemical structure.

Additionally, x-radiation travels at the speed of light, which is a fundamental property of all forms of electromagnetic radiation. It is also produced through ionization processes, where high-energy transitions in atoms lead to the emission of radiation. These characteristics emphasize the nature of x-radiation as an electromagnetic wave rather than a material particle.