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The particle that carries the positive charge (a proton) is much more massive than the particle that carries the negative charge (an electron) The charges are equal in magnitude though of opposite polarity.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe question is partially in error.
The alpha particle has a +2 charge and is about 7200 times heavier than the negatively charged beta particle.
The reverse is only true with antimatter, but only inasmuch as the alpha particle would still be heavier.
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∙ 12y agoAlpha particles carry a +2 (positive) charge.
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∙ 14y agogamma ray has a zero charge not beta particle
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∙ 13y agoAn alpha particle has a charge of +2 elementary units. An alpha particle is simply the nucleus of a helium-4 atom, so it has two protons and two neutrons.
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∙ 14y agoThe alpha particles are ions having two units of positive charge and beta particles are ions having one unit of negative charge.
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∙ 13y agoNo, alpha particles are helium nuclei, hence, they have a charge of +2 (elementary charges).
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∙ 11y agoIf I remember Rutherford's gold foil experiment correctly alpha particles are positively charged because the nucleus, also positively charged, repels alpha particles.
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What is the difference between a beta plus particle and a beta minus particle?
The difference between a beta plus and beta minus particle is the electrical charge. The charges are equal, but opposite. The beta minus particle is an electron with a negative charge, while the beta plus particle is an anti-electron or positron with a positive charge.
Are alpha particles or beta particles more highly charged?
An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).
Does a beta particle have a -2 charge?
no its charge is -1
How do the electric charges of alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays differ from each other?
From Physics Forums The alpha particle has a 2+ charge, beta has 1- charge, and the gamma is neutral (no charge). The beta particle could also have a 1+ charge if it undergoes positron emission [a proton turns into a neutron and a positron (the "anti-electron")]
Does Beta particles have a charge of 2?
no alpha particle is the one that consist of particle with a 2+ charge
Which type of particle has charge of -1 and a mass of 0?
Neutrons are particles of no charge. Electrons have negative charge.
When an alpha particle joins with two beta particles what will be the total charge?
Neutral -zero charge
What is the difference between a beta plus particle and a beta minus particle?
The difference between a beta plus and beta minus particle is the electrical charge. The charges are equal, but opposite. The beta minus particle is an electron with a negative charge, while the beta plus particle is an anti-electron or positron with a positive charge.
What radioactive emanations have a charge of - 1?
Beta particle electrons (as opposed to Beta particle positrons which have + charge)
Are alpha particles or beta particles more highly charged?
An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).
What is the charge for a beta particle?
negative, -1 to be precise since a beta particle is an electron
Does a beta particle have a -2 charge?
no its charge is -1
How do the electric charges of alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays differ from each other?
From Physics Forums The alpha particle has a 2+ charge, beta has 1- charge, and the gamma is neutral (no charge). The beta particle could also have a 1+ charge if it undergoes positron emission [a proton turns into a neutron and a positron (the "anti-electron")]
Does Beta particles have a charge of 2?
no alpha particle is the one that consist of particle with a 2+ charge
What particle has a zero electric charge?
1. photon has zero charge.there may also be sub atomic particle with zero charge.
What is the charge of beta particles?
Beta Particles have a negative charge,In Beta decay a neutron changes into a proton and a beta particle, an electron.
Is it true that beta particles have a charge of2 plus?
No. Beta- particles, electrons, have a charge of -1, and beta+ particles, positrons, have a charge of +1.The alpha particle has a charge of +2.
