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How do the electric charges of alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays differ from each other?
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∙ 13y ago
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")]
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAn alpha particle has a 2+ charge. A beta particle can have a 1+ or a 1- charge, and gamma particles have no charge.
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∙ 15y agoAn alpha particle has a charge of +2 a gamma ray is uncharged (it is a photon or a light particle ) A beta particle is an electron and has a charge of -1
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How do the electric charges of alpha beta and gamma rays differ?
Alpha rays are positively charged, beta negatively charged and gamma rays is an electromagnetic wave(like light) which has no charge. They have obtained their charges on basis of where they originated from within the atom.
What type of field would deflect alpha and beta particles?
A magnetic field would deflect both alpha and beta particles, as would a charged electric field.
Why did the path of only some alpha particles deviate?
nucleus of the atom has positive charge.alpha particles are also positively charged.like charges repel each other.so alpha particles passing near the nucleus are repelled and deviated from the normal path
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).
Alpha and beta particles of nuclear radiation are similar because they involve what?
Nothing really. Beta particles are electrons or positrons (the antimatter counterpart of electrons), and alpha particles are two protons and two neutrons (a helium nucleus). I guess the only things that they share are speed, and particles in them that have electric charge.
How do the electric charges of alpha beta and gamma rays differ?
Alpha rays are positively charged, beta negatively charged and gamma rays is an electromagnetic wave(like light) which has no charge. They have obtained their charges on basis of where they originated from within the atom.
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 field would deflect alpha and beta particles?
A magnetic field would deflect both alpha and beta particles, as would a charged electric field.
Are alpha rays affected by electric and magnetic fields?
yes they are becasuse they are charced particles
Why did the path of only some alpha particles deviate?
nucleus of the atom has positive charge.alpha particles are also positively charged.like charges repel each other.so alpha particles passing near the nucleus are repelled and deviated from the normal path
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 are alpha particles used for?
We commonly see an isotope of americium generating alpha particles to ionize air in smoke detectors. A source generates alpha particles to ionize air in industrial settings so that the ionized air will quickly and effectively dissipate static charges. A radio pharmaceutical generates alpha particles, and the unsealed source irradiates tumors in patients that are so implanted. We find alpha particle sources in the physics lab where they are used in experiments and demonstrations. Alpha particles can be accelerated for use as "atomic bullets" in high energy physics research.
Alpha and beta particles of nuclear radiation are similar because they involve what?
Nothing really. Beta particles are electrons or positrons (the antimatter counterpart of electrons), and alpha particles are two protons and two neutrons (a helium nucleus). I guess the only things that they share are speed, and particles in them that have electric charge.
What effect does humidity have on alpha particles?
Alpha particles can be absorbed by water.
Why is proton more effective than in electron in deflecting alpha particles?
Alpha particles, which are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons, are large and positively charged. Electrons have almost no mass and are negatively charged. They would be attracted to alpha particles, not deflected. Protons are approximately 2000 times larger than electrons and are positively charged, therefore they would be much more effective in deflecting alpha particles. Remember that like charges repel.
Why were a few alpha particles reflected at large angles?
yes it is
Where could one locate Alpha particles?
Alpha particles are most commonly found when alpha decay occurs. An alpha particle is emitted during alpha decay. Further information about alpha particles can be found on the Wikipedia website.
