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The alpha particle is much more massive than a beta particle. A beta particle is an electron, which has very little mass. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus, and consists of two protons and two neutrons.

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Nuclear radiation ranked from the greatest mass to the least mass is a- Xray gamma ray beta particle b- Xray beta particle gamma ray c- Alpha particle beta particle gamma ray d Beta alpha gamma?

The correct order is c) Alpha particle, beta particle, gamma ray. Alpha particles have the greatest mass, followed by beta particles, and then gamma rays which have no mass.


Mass of alpha beta gamma?

The alpha, beta, and gamma particles have different masses. An alpha particle has a mass of about 4 atomic mass units (u), which is roughly 6.64 x 10^-27 kg. A beta particle (electron or positron) has a much smaller mass, about 0.0005 u or 9.31 x 10^-31 kg. A gamma particle, which is a high-energy photon, has zero rest mass because it is pure energy.


What is released from the nucleus during gamma decay?

Alpha decay means that an alpha particle (helium-4 nucleus) is emitted.Alpha decay means that an alpha particle (helium-4 nucleus) is emitted.Alpha decay means that an alpha particle (helium-4 nucleus) is emitted.Alpha decay means that an alpha particle (helium-4 nucleus) is emitted.


What are the symbols for three radioactive particles and waves?

They are Alkali metals, Alkaline Earth metals, and Carbon 16. ----


How do the mass and size of an alpha particle compare with mass and size of beta particle?

The mass and size of an alpha particle compare with the masa and size of beta particle in the sense that the alpha particle is significantly larger in both size and mass that the beta and gamma particles. This is why it is called the alpha particle.

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Which of these masses is the largest alpha particle antineutrino gamma radiation beta particle?

Alpha Particle


How do the electric charges of alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays differ from each other?

From Physics Forums The alpha particle has a 2+ charge, beta has 1- charge, and the gamma is neutral (no charge). The beta particle could also have a 1+ charge if it undergoes positron emission [a proton turns into a neutron and a positron (the "anti-electron")]


Which radioactive emissions is not a particle Alpha Neutron or Gamma?

Gamma.


Nuclear radiation ranked from the greatest mass to the least mass is a- Xray gamma ray beta particle b- Xray beta particle gamma ray c- Alpha particle beta particle gamma ray d Beta alpha gamma?

The correct order is c) Alpha particle, beta particle, gamma ray. Alpha particles have the greatest mass, followed by beta particles, and then gamma rays which have no mass.


Non-example of alpha decay?

Beta decay is a non-example of alpha decay. Beta decay involves the emission of a beta particle (either an electron or a positron) from an unstable atomic nucleus, whereas alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle (helium nucleus) from a nucleus.


Mass of alpha beta gamma?

The alpha, beta, and gamma particles have different masses. An alpha particle has a mass of about 4 atomic mass units (u), which is roughly 6.64 x 10^-27 kg. A beta particle (electron or positron) has a much smaller mass, about 0.0005 u or 9.31 x 10^-31 kg. A gamma particle, which is a high-energy photon, has zero rest mass because it is pure energy.


Is the particle with a plus 2 charge a an alpha particle b a gamma ray or c a beta ray?

a. an alpha particle


Which is larger antineutrino alpha particle beta particle or gamma radiation?

Gamma radiation is the most energetic and penetrating of the options provided, followed by the alpha particle, beta particle, and antineutrino, in descending order.


What particle has high Energy Alpha or Beta?

Gamma


Which naturally occurring radioactive particle is the largest?

Alpha particles are the same size as a helium nucleus and are made up of 2 protons and two neutrons. They have no electrons so an alpha particle has a +2 charge


What one of these is not particle proton neutron alpha gamma ray or a beta particle?

The gamma ray is not a particle but is just an EM wave that transmits energy.


What are three types of radioactive particles?

alpha particle beta particle gamma rays