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What kind of radiation increases the atomic number of the donating atom by one Alpha Beta Gamma or Neutron?
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∙ 13y ago
The emission of beta particle increases the atomic number by one unit because one neutron is converted in to proton and beta particle.
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How does beta radiation affect the nucleus?
The end result of beta- decay is that a neutron is converted into a proton, increasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same. The end result of beta+ decay is that a proton is converted into a neutron, decreasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same.
What are the 4 types of radiation and what does each type do to the nucleus?
Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.
What is a good explanation why the atomic number stays the same during beta decay?
To my knowledge (and I stand to be corrected on this), the atomic number of an element does not stay the same after beta decay but increases or decreases by 1 depending on the direction of the decay; if a neutron becomes a proton, the atomic number changes by +1; if a proton becomes a neutron, the atomic number changes by -1.
What is the approximate atomic mass of a neutron?
The relative mass of a neutron compared with a proton is one.
What is the neutral subatomic particle?
In the atomic nucleus this particle is the neutron.
What does adding a nuetron to an atom nucleus do to the atoms mass?
Since a neutron has mass, adding a neutron to an atomic nucleus increases the atom's mass.
What does adding a nuetron to an atoms nucleus do to the atoms mass?
Since a neutron has mass, adding a neutron to an atomic nucleus increases the atom's mass.
How does beta radiation affect the nucleus?
The end result of beta- decay is that a neutron is converted into a proton, increasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same. The end result of beta+ decay is that a proton is converted into a neutron, decreasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same.
What are the 4 types of radiation and what does each type do to the nucleus?
Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.
What does the neutron determine?
a neutron determines the atomic mass
What is a good explanation why the atomic number stays the same during beta decay?
To my knowledge (and I stand to be corrected on this), the atomic number of an element does not stay the same after beta decay but increases or decreases by 1 depending on the direction of the decay; if a neutron becomes a proton, the atomic number changes by +1; if a proton becomes a neutron, the atomic number changes by -1.
What is the approximate atomic mass of a neutron?
The relative mass of a neutron compared with a proton is one.
How to calculate neutron?
Atomic mass - Atomic number
How do you calculate the number of neutron in the nucleus of an atom?
You calculate the number of neutron in the nucleus of an atom by : atomic mass - atomic number = neutron number. :) hope this helps
What is the formula to get a number atomic neutron?
No. of neutrons=Atomic mass - Atomic number
What is the amu of neutron?
Atomic Mass unit of a neutron is 1.008664 u
What is the neutral subatomic particle?
In the atomic nucleus this particle is the neutron.
