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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.
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What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
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.
Does beta have a helium nucleus?
No, beta particles consist of high-energy electrons or positrons that are emitted in certain types of radioactive decay. Helium nuclei have two protons and two neutrons and are called alpha particles.
What is an electron called when it is being released during beta decay?
It is in beta minus decay that we see an electron appear to leave the nucleus of an atom. The electron is called a beta minus particle, or we might term that electron beta minus radiation.
Which form of radiation is the same as an electron?
Beta minus radiation is a stream of electrons.
What does a beta minus radiation consist of?
Beta minus radiation consists of an electron emitted from the nucleus of an atom. This occurs when a neutron changes into a proton within the nucleus, resulting in the emission of an electron and an antineutrino. Beta minus radiation is often involved in radioactive decay processes.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
How does beta radiation cause?
Beta radiation is caused by the emission of high-energy beta particles (electrons or positrons) from a radioactive nucleus during the process of beta decay. This decay occurs when a neutron in the nucleus is transformed into a proton or vice versa, leading to the emission of a beta particle to help balance the nuclear charge. Beta radiation can penetrate materials and cause damage to living tissues if exposure is excessive.
Is alpha and beta decay are almost always accompanied by what?
Alpha and beta decay are often accompanied by the emission of gamma radiation. Gamma radiation is a high-energy form of electromagnetic radiation that helps to stabilize the nucleus after alpha or beta decay.
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.
Does beta have a helium nucleus?
No, beta particles consist of high-energy electrons or positrons that are emitted in certain types of radioactive decay. Helium nuclei have two protons and two neutrons and are called alpha particles.
Which type of radiation alpha beta or gamma is a fast moving electron ejected from the nucleus?
A fast moving electron given off as part of a nuclear reactions is a beta particle. Also, anti-electrons, known as positrons, are beta particles. Electrons are involved in beta- decay, along with anti-neutrinos; and positrons are involved in beta+ decay, along with neutrinos.
What do you mean by radioactive?
An element that has an unstable nucleus and therefore emits alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation.
What type of radiation is uncharged?
No, beta radiation is not uncharged. Beta radiation is the result of beta decay, and there are two kinds of beta decay. In one type, beta minus decay, an electron is ejected from an atomic nucleus. The electron is negatively charged. In the other type, beta plus decay, an positron, which is an anti-electron (antimatter), is ejected from the nucleus. The positron is positively charged. Beta radiation is either negatively charged electrons or positively charged positrons (anti-electrons). Use the link below to the related question here at WikiAnswers. It is "What is beta decay?" and it is already answered.
What do you mean by radioactive element?
An element that has an unstable nucleus and therefore emits alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation.
