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The minimum protection against exposure to beta particles is a thin sheet of metal or plastic. Beta particles are classified as subatomic particles.

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What correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles?

Beta particles have a negative charge, while alpha particles have a positive charge. Beta particles are electrons or positrons, while alpha particles are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons.


Can paper shield beta particles?

Beta particles are not stopped by a paper sheet.


What is a soft beta particle?

Low energy beta particles, say, from tritium, are called soft beta particles.


What is the charge of beta particles?

Beta Particles have a negative charge,In Beta decay a neutron changes into a proton and a beta particle, an electron.


How can you prevent beta particles?

Thin sheet or plastic may prevent beta particles.


What is the range of beta particles in the air?

The range of beta particles in the air is up to several hundred feet. Beta particles are emitted by specific types of radioactive nuclei. Potassium-40 is a type of radioactive nuclei that emits beta particles.


Can beta particles pass through aluminum?

Yes, beta particles can pass through aluminum. However, the thickness of the aluminum and the energy of the beta particles will determine how many particles can pass through. Thicker aluminum will block more beta particles compared to thinner aluminum.


Is it true that beta particles have a charge of2 plus?

No. Beta- particles, electrons, have a charge of -1, and beta+ particles, positrons, have a charge of +1.The alpha particle has a charge of +2.


What type of nuclear radiation can be blocked by a block of lead Beta particles or alpha particles?

Alpha particles can be blocked by a block of lead due to their relatively low penetrating power, while beta particles may require a thicker shield, such as a piece of aluminum or plastic, depending on their energy. Lead is not as effective at blocking beta particles as it is for alpha particles.


What are some examples of beta particles?

Some examples of beta particles include electrons, positrons, and electron antineutrinos. Beta particles are high-energy particles emitted during certain types of radioactive decay processes.


What stops beta?

Beta decay is stopped by shielding materials such as lead or concrete, which can absorb the emitted beta particles. The higher the density of the material, the better it is at stopping beta particles. The thickness of the shielding needed depends on the energy of the beta particles being emitted.


Alpha particles and beta particles differ in?

Alpha particles are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons emitted during radioactive decay, while beta particles are electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus) emitted during the decay of a neutron-rich or proton-rich nucleus, respectively. Alpha particles are larger, heavier, and carry a greater charge compared to beta particles.