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The sign of the charge depends if it's a beta-minus particle (an electron) or a beta-plus particle (a positron, or anti-electron). The former is negative, but the latter is positive. Generally, when we say "beta particle," we mean "beta-minus particle," but this is not always the case! For an element that decays via beta, check the locations on the Periodic Table (or better yet, the table of nuclides!) of the parent and daughter atoms. If the atomic number of a nucleus increased by one when undergoing beta decay (it now has an extra proton), it underwent beta-minus decay. If the atomic number decreased by one, it underwent beta-plus decay.
Important note: we have just discussed the sign of the beta particle's charge, not the charge itself. The charge, in SI units, is 1.6022 x 10^-19 Coulombs. This quantity is, again, negative or positive depending on whether the particle in question is a beta-minus or beta-plus.
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∙ 12y agoBeta particle has a negative charge -1
and the relative mass is 0.00055
the nature is electron (produced by nuclear changes)
the range in the air is a few metres
Its stopped by aluminium foil
the deflection by electrical field
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∙ 12y agoBeta particles have a negative charge, -1.
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∙ 13y agoA beta particle is an electron so it has a relative charge of -1.
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∙ 12y agoBeta rays are charged, but there are two types: one composed of positrons and one composed of electrons. The particles have charges of +1 and -1 respectively.
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∙ 10y agonegative. Beta particles are electrons released during some forms of radioactivity.
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∙ 11y agothe charge of a beta particle is -1
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∙ 12y agoIt is negatively charged. (-e).
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What is a charge of beta?
Beta rays have negative electrical charge.
When was Beta Ray Bill created?
Beta Ray Bill was created in 1983.
What radioactive emanations have a charge of - 1?
Beta particle electrons (as opposed to Beta particle positrons which have + charge)
What does the e represent in beta decay equations?
In beta decay equations, e- refers to an electron (in beta-), and e+ refers to a positron (in beta+).Not asked, but answered for completeness, ve refers to the electron neutrino that accompanies the positron, and v-e refers to the electron antineutrino that accompanies the electron.
What has the least penetrating power gamma ray alpha particle or beta particle?
The gamma ray because a photon does not have electric charge and is thus does not experience force in a EM field. All the others are charged particles
Is the particle with a plus 2 charge a an alpha particle b a gamma ray or c a beta ray?
a. an alpha particle
How do the electric charges of alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays differ from each other?
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")]
What correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles?
Beta particles, from beta- decay, have a charge of -1. Beta particles, from beta+ decay, have a charge of +1. Alpha particles have a charge of +2.
What is a charge of beta?
Beta rays have negative electrical charge.
When was Beta Ray Bill created?
Beta Ray Bill was created in 1983.
Is beta ray bill thor?
No beta ray bill is not thor because thor was born in asgard and beta ray bill was born in another planet so no he is not thor.
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 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.
Are Beta ray Negative or Positive?
Beta particles can be both positively AND negatively charged; theyare either high-energy, high-speed electrons (negative standard charge) or positrons (positive standard charge) emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei such as potassium-40 ( 40K)
What radiations is not a part of the electromagnetic spectrum a microwave b X-ray c beta ray d infrared?
c. beta ray
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 radioactive emanations have a charge of - 1?
Beta particle electrons (as opposed to Beta particle positrons which have + charge)
