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Alpha and beta particles are the same in that changes in unstable atomic nuclei can release alpha particles or can beta particles (depending on the isotope involved), and both are forms of particulate radiation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoAlpha, Beta, and Gamma radiation are not the same. Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, Beta radiation is a highly energetic electron, and Gamma radiation is an electromagnetic wave.
They can all be emitted from some radioactive elements, though most will only emit 1 or 2 of the 3 types.
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∙ 11y agoBy alpha decay a helium nuclei comes out (particle)
By beta decay fast moving electron comes out (particle)
Both are affected by electric and magnetic fields.
By alpha emission atomic number gets decreased by 2
By beta emission atomic number increases by 1
So Nucleus of the parent is affected by both emission
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∙ 12y agoNo. An alpha particle is a pair of protons and a pair of neutrons, i.e. a helium nuclei. Alpha radiation is a stream of alpha particles that emanate from certain radioactive decay processes.
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Does an alpha particle and beta particle has the same speed in a magnetic field?
Alpha particles with the same energy as beta particles have much less speed, magnetic field or no.
What correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles?
Beta particles, from beta- decay, have a charge of -1. Beta particles, from beta+ decay, have a charge of +1. Alpha particles have a charge of +2.
What type of nuclear radiation can be blocked by a block of lead Beta particles or alpha particles?
Both Beta and alpha particles can be blocked by a block of lead. Alpha particles can even be blocked by a sheet of paper, and beta particles can be blocked by a thin aluminium plate.
The transformation of 92U238 into 82Pb206 the number of alph and beta particles is what?
alpha particles=8 and beta particles=6
How does it go from beta to alpha particles?
It's not possible to change beta particles to alpha particles or vice versa; they're two very different things produced by different processes. Beta particles can be either electrons or they can be positrons, which are anti-electrons. Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei, which are composed of a pair of protons and a pair of neutrons. Beta particles are produced in beta decay (one in each type), and alpha particles are produced in alpha decay. Both of these types of nuclear decay release particulate radiation. Links can be found below to check things out.
Does an alpha particle and beta particle has the same speed in a magnetic field?
Alpha particles with the same energy as beta particles have much less speed, magnetic field or no.
What correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles?
Beta particles, from beta- decay, have a charge of -1. Beta particles, from beta+ decay, have a charge of +1. Alpha particles have a charge of +2.
What is the range of beta particles in air as compare to alpha particles?
What is the range of beta particles in air as compare to alpha particles?Read more: What_is_the_range_of_beta_particles_in_air_as_compare_to_alpha_particles
Alpha particles and beta particles differ in?
Alpha particles are positively charged helium nuclei while beta particle are negatively charged electrons . Alpha particle have 4u mass while beta particles have zero mass.
What type of nuclear radiation can be blocked by a block of lead Beta particles or alpha particles?
Both Beta and alpha particles can be blocked by a block of lead. Alpha particles can even be blocked by a sheet of paper, and beta particles can be blocked by a thin aluminium plate.
If the mixture of electrically neutral how many more beta particles than alpha particles are in the balloon?
alpha particles would have twice as many beta particles
How would you list alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays in order of increasing energy?
Alpha, beta, gamma.
How does the penetrating ability of gamma rays compare with that of alpha particles and beta particles?
Gamma rays are more penetrating than alpha and beta particles.
What is a beta emitter?
In physics, an alpha emitter is a radioactive substance which decays by emitting alpha particles.
The transformation of 92U238 into 82Pb206 the number of alph and beta particles is what?
alpha particles=8 and beta particles=6
Is beta the same kind of radiation as alpha but does not have particles?
No Alpha radiation is essentially a helium nucleus - a couple of protons and neutrons bound together as a particle Beta radiation is an electron or positron - still a particle but not the same kind of particle as alpha.
How does it go from beta to alpha particles?
It's not possible to change beta particles to alpha particles or vice versa; they're two very different things produced by different processes. Beta particles can be either electrons or they can be positrons, which are anti-electrons. Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei, which are composed of a pair of protons and a pair of neutrons. Beta particles are produced in beta decay (one in each type), and alpha particles are produced in alpha decay. Both of these types of nuclear decay release particulate radiation. Links can be found below to check things out.
