Beta particles are made of either electrons (or their opposite particle - positrons). They are emitted from certain atomic nuclei in the process of radioactive decay. Electrons and positrons are considered one of a class of subatomic particles called "Elementary Particles". Elementary particles are believed to have no further substructure, and are therefore made only of energy by the formula E= mc^2.
Fully ionized helium nuclei.
All the helium currently on earth was Alpha radiation from radioactive rock. The nuclei quickly captured electrons and became trapped. Helium balloons would be impossible without Alpha radiation.
There are two types of beta particles - beta minus (or just beta) and its anti-particle, the beta plus.
The beta minus is an electron.
The beta plus is a positron.
Whether an electron is a particle is another question entirely!
Beta particle is made up of an electron particle of negative charge. However, if said positive beta particle, then it is made up of positron that is equivalent to electron but with positive charge.
Beta particle is made up of an electron particle of negative charge. However, if said positive beta particle, then it is made up of positron that is equivalent to electron but with positive charge.
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It's a free electron (or positron). It also consists of fast moving electrons that are emitted from unstable nuclei.
Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei - 2 protons + 2 neutrons.
Beta particles are either electrons, or anti-electrons (also known as positrons).
protons and neutrons
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
Alpha radiation
alpha radiation :)
The radiation originates in the atom, usually in the nucleus of the atom as a result of the atom being split.
Gamma radiation is the strongest, followed by beta, followed by alpha. So, in answer to your question; alpha is the weakest type of radiation :)
Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
radiation
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.
It can be used for smoke detectors
Alpha radiation
Alpha radiation.
alpha radiation