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There are 3 different types of radioactive decay. alpha decay, beta decay and gamma decay.
alpha decay is composed of a helium nuclei, beta decay emit either electrons or positrons, and finally gamma decay in which high energy "rays" of photons. A positron is a positively charged electron (antimatter twin of the electron).
See the natural decay series of U-238 and others to see which daughters emit beta to alpha or gamma.
there is also the neutrino. I cant say we really know that much about it but basically it helps satisfy the law of conservation.
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Which form of radiation is the same as an electron?
Beta minus radiation is a stream of electrons.
What radiation can be stopped by a piece of metal foil?
The radiation of an electron is Radiolectonoil. -Professor Lyle
Where are the radioactive alpha beta and gamma radiation made?
The radiation originates in the atom, usually in the nucleus of the atom as a result of the atom being split.
What would you need to protect yourself from beta radiation?
Normal clothing will protect you from typical energy beta radiation.
List the three main types of nuclear radiation in order of increasing ionizing ability?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma and cosmic are all examples of radiation.Types of radiation could be:Ionizing radiationElectromagnetic radiationInfra red radiation
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Beta radiation is made from electrons (or positrons for inverse beta radiation). Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus, and gamma radiation is a high energy electromagnetic ray.
What is beta radiation made from?
Electrons or positrons.
Is radiation a solid liquid or gas?
No. Gamma radiation and, indeed, sunlight radiating are both waves manifest by massless photons. So they are not gas, liquid, or solid which is a phase of matter made up mainly of molecules. But beta radiation is the irradiating of beta particles that are simply electrons. And electrons have mass. Even so, gas, liquid, and solids are made up of molecules, not sub-atomic particles like electrons. So even beta radiation can't be considered one of the phases of matter.
Radiation consisting of a single electron?
beta radiation!
Which form of radiation is the same as an electron?
Beta minus radiation is a stream of electrons.
Does beta radiation have a helium nuleus?
A stream of helium nuclei is alpha radiation. Beta radiation is a stream of electrons.
Does beta have a helium nucleus?
Beta radiation does not have a helium nucleus.Alpha radiation, however, does have a helium nucleus.
Why is beta radiation used to measure beta radiation?
Because its attenuation is proportional to thickness being penetrated
Is beta radiation a type of nuclear radiation?
Yes
What type of radiation is composed of electrons?
Beta radiation
What radiation can be stopped by a piece of metal foil?
The radiation of an electron is Radiolectonoil. -Professor Lyle
Where are the radioactive alpha beta and gamma radiation made?
The radiation originates in the atom, usually in the nucleus of the atom as a result of the atom being split.
