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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")]

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How do the electric charges of alpha beta and gamma rays differ?

Alpha rays are positively charged, beta negatively charged and gamma rays is an electromagnetic wave(like light) which has no charge. They have obtained their charges on basis of where they originated from within the atom.


Are alpha particles affected by electric fields?

Yes, alpha particles are positively charged and will be affected by electric fields. They will experience a force in the direction of the field if they pass through it, causing them to deflect or change their trajectory.


Are alpha particles or beta particles more highly charged?

An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).


Why did the path of only some alpha particles deviate?

nucleus of the atom has positive charge.alpha particles are also positively charged.like charges repel each other.so alpha particles passing near the nucleus are repelled and deviated from the normal path


What type of field would deflect alpha and beta particles?

An electromagnetic field would deflect alpha and beta particles. Charged particles like alpha and beta particles are affected by electromagnetic forces, causing them to change direction when passing through an electromagnetic field.

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How do the electric charges of alpha beta and gamma rays differ?

Alpha rays are positively charged, beta negatively charged and gamma rays is an electromagnetic wave(like light) which has no charge. They have obtained their charges on basis of where they originated from within the atom.


Are alpha particles affected by electric fields?

Yes, alpha particles are positively charged and will be affected by electric fields. They will experience a force in the direction of the field if they pass through it, causing them to deflect or change their trajectory.


If the mixture of electrically neutral how many more beta particles than alpha particles are in the balloon?

If a mixture is electrically neutral, for every alpha particle (which has a charge of +2), there must be two beta particles (each with a charge of -1) to balance the charges. So there are two more beta particles than alpha particles in the balloon.


Are alpha particles or beta particles more highly charged?

An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).An alpha particle has a charge of +2 (elementary charges). A beta particle has a charge of -1 (electron) or +1 (positron).


Are alpha rays affected by electric and magnetic fields?

yes they are becasuse they are charced particles


When a beam of alpha particles passes between two electrically charged plates which plate is the beam deflected toward?

The beam of alpha particles is deflected toward the negatively charged plate. This is because alpha particles are positively charged, and opposite charges attract each other.


Why did the path of only some alpha particles deviate?

nucleus of the atom has positive charge.alpha particles are also positively charged.like charges repel each other.so alpha particles passing near the nucleus are repelled and deviated from the normal path


What type of field would deflect alpha and beta particles?

An electromagnetic field would deflect alpha and beta particles. Charged particles like alpha and beta particles are affected by electromagnetic forces, causing them to change direction when passing through an electromagnetic field.


Would protons behave as alpha particles?

No, protons and alpha particles are different. Alpha particles are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons, while protons are fundamental particles that carry a positive electric charge. Protons have much smaller mass and energy compared to alpha particles.


What will happen if two alpha particles are brought near each other?

The positively charged alpha particles will repel each other due to the electromagnetic force of like charges. They will experience a strong Coulombic repulsion and will be pushed apart.


What are alpha rays attracted to?

Magnetic fieldsNegatively charged objects


What is the mass and charge of alpha particles?

Alpha particles are helium nuclei and consist of two protons and two neutrons. Their electric charge is +2 (+1 from each proton), and their mass number is 4, one for each proton and neutron. To describe their mass in other ways, it is 4.001506179125 atomic mass units, or 6.64465675 x 10-25 kg.