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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoFully 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.
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∙ 13y agoThere 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!
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∙ 14y agoBeta 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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∙ 14y agoBeta 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.
For more information, refer to the related question listed below.
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∙ 13y agoIt's a free electron (or positron). It also consists of fast moving electrons that are emitted from unstable nuclei.
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∙ 14y agoAlpha particles are helium-4 nuclei - 2 protons + 2 neutrons.
Beta particles are either electrons, or anti-electrons (also known as positrons).
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∙ 13y agoprotons and neutrons
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How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What type of radiation is easiest to shield?
Alpha radiation
Which radiation is the most easily absorbed?
alpha radiation :)
Where are the radioactive alpha beta and gamma radiation made?
The radiation originates in the atom, usually in the nucleus of the atom as a result of the atom being split.
What is the weakest type of radiation?
Gamma radiation is the strongest, followed by beta, followed by alpha. So, in answer to your question; alpha is the weakest type of radiation :)
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
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.
Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Alpha is it ionizing?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
What is made when Uranium-238 gives off an alpha particle?
radiation
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What are the names of 2 types of ionising radiation?
Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.
What does alpha alpha radiation do?
It can be used for smoke detectors
What type of radiation is easiest to shield?
Alpha radiation
What type of radiation is the least ionizing?
Alpha radiation.
What type of radiation is in smoke alarm?
alpha radiation
