Yes, a beta particle is an electron.
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A beta particle is typically an electron that is emitted during beta decay. This electron has a charge of -1 and a mass of approximately 1/1836 amu.
In unstable neuclei where there are 'too many' neutrons, a neutron will convert to a proton and an electron - that electron is ejected from the nucleus and is called a beta particle. It is important that we call this electron a beta particle because it is derived by radioactive disintegration in the nucleus and not an 'orbital' electron.
Depending on the type of beta decay, it's either an electron or its antiparticle, the positron.
A beta particle is an electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay. It has a charge of -1 for electrons and +1 for positrons, and is lighter than an alpha particle. Beta decay occurs when a neutron in the nucleus decays into a proton, electron, and antineutrino.
A beta particle is either an electron, or a positron (aka "anti-electron").
A beta particle can be an electron, or a positron (anti-electron).
There is one electron in a beta- particle, because a beta- particle is an electron and an electron antineutrino. A beta+ particle is a positron and an electron neutrino. A link can be found below to a related question that will help a bit in sorting out the puzzles surrounding beta particles.
In beta particle emission, a neutron in the nucleus converts into a proton, an electron (beta particle), and an antineutrino.
The beta particle is an electron.
beta particle In beta decay a neutron is converted into a proton, electron (also called a beta particle) and an electron antineutrino.
A beta particle is a negative electron. A positive electron is a Positron.
negative, -1 to be precise since a beta particle is an electron
A beta particle is an electron (or positron) with high energy and speed.
it is an electron
an electron
Yes, a Beta minus particle (β-) is a single electron.