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beta particle
In beta decay a neutron is converted into a proton, electron (also called a beta particle) and an electron antineutrino.
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∙ 14y agoThat high energy electron is a beta minus particle, and the nucleus just underwent beta minus decay.
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∙ 14y agoan electron released by a nucleus?
any component of a nucleus?
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∙ 11y agoNuclear Energy is the answer to Energy in the nucleus of an atom.
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Is a beta particle a helium nucleus or an electron?
A beta particle is a high energy electron. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. A gamma ray is a high energy photon.
What happens to the energy if an electron moves away from a proton?
to have a proton come out of a nucleus the atom must be a large radioactive element, meaning its so big its unstable and particles come off. the particles that are released is the radiation so the proton is called alpha radiation the energy is purely its high speed momentum. the energy of a proton coming of a nucleus is technically mechanical energy.
What moves at a high speed around nucleus of an atom?
This particle is the electron moving in it's orbital " around " the nucleus.
A high-speed electron ejected from a nucleus durng radioactive decay is called a?
an alpha particle
What is the high energy state of matter in which the electrons and nucleus of each atom have separated called?
plasma
A high-energy electron from the nucleus?
beta particle
What is the high-energy electron from the nucleus?
Beta particle
What is a high energy electron from the nucleus?
Beta Particles
A high energy electron that comes from the nucleus not from the electron cloud?
beta particle
Is a beta particle a helium nucleus or an electron?
A beta particle is a high energy electron. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. A gamma ray is a high energy photon.
Which electrons have the most energy in a atom?
Potential energy. Potential energy = mass * gravitational constant * height As you see, the further the electron is from the nucleus ( how " high " it is ) the more energy it contains. So, that would be the outer valance electron(s).
Area outside of a nucleus where electron numbers are high?
electron cloud
When sunlight excites electrons how do the electrons change?
Depending on the energy (frequency) of the specific photon hitting the electron, one of three events happens: nothing, the electron is excited, or the electron leaves the atom. If the energy of the photon very high, the electron can absorb the energy and escape the nucleus' pull. This is called ionization. If the energy of the photon lines up with the energy spacing in the atoms energy levels, the electron will move to a higher energy state, becoming excited. The electron then returns to its original energy level, releasing the energy as light. If the energy of the photon does not fall into one of these categories, the electron does not interact with it. In terms of actually changing the electron, it only changes in energy, not any other property.
What kind of decay takes place when an isotope loses an electron?
If the isotope loses the electron from its nucleus it is called beta decay. However it did not really lose the electron, as the electron never existed in the nucleus prior to the beta decay event happening. Beta decay that generates an electron happens when a neutron decays into a proton, an electron, and a neutrino: the proton usually remains in the nucleus, while the electron and neutrino (which is nearly impossible to detect, but it is always generated) are ejected from the nucleus at high velocity.If the isotope loses the electron from its electron shells it is not any type of decay, it is simple ionization of the atom.
What is a beta partical?
A Beta Particle is a high energy electron that comes from the nucleus, not from the electron cloud. However, the nucleus contains only protons and neutrons. During this kind of transmutation, a neutron becomes unstable and splits into an electron and a proton. The electron, or beta particle, is released with a large amount of energy. The proton however, remains in the nucleus.P.S. I got this information out of my Science text book. (:
Why electrons near the nucleus having less energy as that of higher shells?
That's actually not quite how it works, you're probably going by an outdated model of the atom. It is true that the probability of finding the electron at a larger distance from the nucleus tends to be larger for electrons with higher energy... the reason why should be fairly obvious: they have more energy to overcome the electromagnetic attraction between the (negative) electron and the (positive) nucleus.
What is the release high energy electron from the nucleus?
Usually, highly electro positive atoms donate (release) electrons to convert into cations. Metals are good electron donors and a few exceptional non-metals with high negative ionization enthalpies, release electrons to gain stability and achieve nearest noble-gas configuration.
