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When a beta particle is ejected from a nucleus the nucleus then has greater?

When a beta particle is ejected from a nucleus, the nucleus gains one unit of positive charge as it transforms a neutron into a proton. This results in an increase in the atomic number of the atom while the mass number remains the same.


What decay decreases atomic mass by 1?

Beta decay decreases atomic mass by 1. In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, releasing a beta particle (an electron) and an antineutrino. This results in an increase of the atomic number by 1, while the atomic mass remains the same.


When a beta particle is released from an atom does the atom gain or lose mass?

The atom loses mass when a beta particle is released because a neutron decays into a proton, electron, and antineutrino. The mass of the neutron is greater than the combined mass of the resulting proton, electron, and antineutrino.


A beta particle differs from an alpha particle in that it?

A beta particle is an electron or a positron, with a charge of -1 or +1, and a mass of about 1/1836 of a proton. An alpha particle, on the other hand is a helium nucleus, with a charge of +2, and a mass of two protons and two neutrons. The beta particle has more penetration ability than the alpha particle, but the alpha particle is more biologically dangerous when in close proximity to sensitive tissue, such as when inhaled into the lungs.


When an atom emits a 1 beta particle what can be said about is mass number and atomic number?

Emiting a beta particle is the result of a neutron changing into a proton so the atomic number increases by 1 and the mass number stays the same

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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.


When beta particle is ejected from a nucleus does it have a greater mass or charge?

The beta particle is formed when a neutron decays into a proton and electron. So the number of protons increases, causing an increase in the charge of the nucleus by 1, and a very tiny decrease in mass.


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.


Is a beta particle Heavier or close to the mass of a alpha particle?

No. Its not even close. An alpha particle is two neutrons and two protons, while a beta particle (from beta- decay) is just an electron, which has one 1836th the mass of a proton.


Mass of beta radiation?

A beta particle is an electron, with a mass of approximately 1/1840 of a proton


When a beta particle is emitted does the mass number of the isotope remains unchanged?

With the ejection of a beta particle (electron), there is a minute loss of mass. Electrons have very low mass. The atomic number increases though as a neutron is transformed into a proton. A antineutrino is also ejected. In a similar process, positron emission also called beta decay,- a positron is emitted and a proton is transformed into a neutron, the atomic number decreases. A neutrino is also ejected.


What is the mass and charge of beta particle?

A beta particle is an electron (β-) or a positron (β+). The mass of a beta particle is approximately 9.11 x 10^-31 kilograms for an electron and the same for a positron. The charge of a beta particle is -1 elementary charge for an electron and +1 elementary charge for a positron.


Positively charged particle that is also beta particle?

A positron is a positively charged particle that is also a beta particle. It is the antimatter counterpart of the electron, with the same mass but opposite charge. Positrons are commonly produced in beta plus decay processes.


When a beta particle is ejected from a nucleus the nucleus then has greater?

When a beta particle is ejected from a nucleus, the nucleus gains one unit of positive charge as it transforms a neutron into a proton. This results in an increase in the atomic number of the atom while the mass number remains the same.


What is the atomic mass of beta in in a atomic unit?

A beta particle is an electron: the mass is 5.4857990946(22)×10−4amu.


Which has the largest mass alpha particle gamma ray positron or beta particle?

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.


What decay decreases atomic mass by 1?

Beta decay decreases atomic mass by 1. In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, releasing a beta particle (an electron) and an antineutrino. This results in an increase of the atomic number by 1, while the atomic mass remains the same.