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A beta particle is an electron, this has a mass much less than a proton or neutron and so was can use zero in most situations.
However in some calculations for mass defect of whole atoms and Q-value calculations in nuclear decays it can become important, in these calculations.
An electron has a mass of 511 keV/(c^2), and an AMU is 931 MeV/(c^2).
So, dividing the electron mass by the AMU mass, we get the mass of the beta in AMU:
511/931000 = 0.00055 AMU.
What else can I help you with?
Does an alpha particle have a relative mass of 1 amu and no charge?
No, an alpha particle has a mass of 4 amu and a charge of +2. It is a helium nucleus. The neutron has a mass of 1 amu and no charge.
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.
What is the charge of a beta particle?
A beta particle has a charge of -1, which means it is negatively charged.
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.
What is the mass in amu of alpha particles?
The mass of an alpha particle is approximately 4 amu (atomic mass units).
How many electrons does beta particle have?
A beta particle is typically an electron that is emitted during beta decay. This electron has a charge of -1 and a mass of approximately 1/1836 amu.
What has a negative charge and a mass of 0 amu?
An electron has a negative charge and a mass close to 0 amu (atomic mass unit).
Is a beta particle an electron?
Yes, a beta particle is an electron.
What is the strength of a beta particle?
The strength of a beta particle is its ability to cross the absorber to reach the detector.Now the strength of a beta particle depends upon the energy of the beta particle and thickness of the absorber.
Does an alpha particle have a relative mass of 1 amu and no charge?
No, an alpha particle has a mass of 4 amu and a charge of +2. It is a helium nucleus. The neutron has a mass of 1 amu and no charge.
A high-speed electron ejected from a nucleus durng radioactive decay is called a?
an alpha particle
What is the difference between a beta plus particle and a beta minus particle?
The difference between a beta plus and beta minus particle is the electrical charge. The charges are equal, but opposite. The beta minus particle is an electron with a negative charge, while the beta plus particle is an anti-electron or positron with a positive charge.
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.
Is a proton is a nuclear particle with a mass of 1 AMU and no charge?
No, that would be a neutron. A proton is a nuclear particle with a mass of 1 AMU and a 1+ charge
In a beta particle emission what does the neutron split into?
In beta particle emission, a neutron in the nucleus converts into a proton, an electron (beta particle), and an antineutrino.
What is the charge for a beta particle?
negative, -1 to be precise since a beta particle is an electron
What are the properties of an Beta particle?
A beta particle is an electron (or positron) with high energy and speed.
