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Alpha particles are helium nuclei - therefore, no electrons.

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Does alpha radiation results in the emission of electrons?

No, alpha radiation does not result in the emission of electrons. It involves the emission of alpha particles, which are helium nuclei consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.


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 is radioactivity and what is the difference between alpha beta and gamma radiation?

Alpha radiation is helium-4 nuclei - i.e., each alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.Beta radiation is either electrons or positrons (= anti-electrons). Gamma radiation is high-energy photons.


Does beta radiation have a helium nuleus?

A stream of helium nuclei is alpha radiation. Beta radiation is a stream of electrons.


Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?

Yes, alpha radiation is a form of ionizing radiation. It consists of alpha particles, which are helium nuclei composed of two protons and two neutrons. These particles have high energy and can ionize atoms by knocking off electrons from them as they pass through matter.


What is the symbol of alpha radiation?

The alpha particle is a helium nucleus. Its symbol is 24He2+, meaning 2 protons, 2 neutrons, and no electrons.


What is a stream of particles containing two neutrons and two protons?

A stream of particles containing two neutrons and two protons is an alpha particle. Alpha particles are emitted during alpha decay in radioactive processes. They have a positive charge and are relatively heavy compared to other types of particles.


Is beta the same kind of radiation as alpha but does not have particles?

No Alpha radiation is essentially a helium nucleus - a couple of protons and neutrons bound together as a particle Beta radiation is an electron or positron - still a particle but not the same kind of particle as alpha.


How does magnetism effect alpha radiation?

Magnetism does not directly affect alpha radiation, as alpha radiation consists of positively charged alpha particles that are not influenced by magnetic fields. However, in certain cases, magnetic fields can be used to manipulate the path of alpha particles for research or experimental purposes.


What are the 3types of radation?

The three main types of radiation are alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation involves electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation. Each type has different properties and levels of penetration.


What is the Method used in alpha beta gamma?

Alpha, beta, and gamma refer to the types of radiation emitted by radioactive materials. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons. Each type of radiation has its own properties and can interact differently with matter.


What type of radiation does radium give off?

Radium emits alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. Alpha radiation is fully ionized helium nuclei. Beta radiation is high energy electrons. Gamma radiation is very high energy electromagnetic radiation. All of these can do significant damage to living things.