its called a beta particle, but its an electron
In nuclear decay processes, electrons called beta particles are emitted by a nucleus. Beta particles can either be a beta-minus particle (an electron) or a beta-plus particle (a positron).
When an atom releases both an alpha and a beta particle, it transforms into a different element with a lower atomic number. This process is known as double beta decay. The atom undergoes nuclear transmutation to achieve a more stable configuration.
A beta particle is an electron. It is emitted during radioactive decay from the nucleus of an atom. Helium nuclei, on the other hand, are called alpha particles.
an alpha particle
During beta decay, a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted, along with an antineutrino or neutrino, depending on whether it's beta-minus or beta-plus decay, respectively. Beta decay involves the transmutation of a neutron into a proton within the nucleus, releasing the beta particle in the process.
No, a delta particle is not a fast-moving electron. A delta particle is actually a high-energy nucleon (proton or neutron) emitted from an unstable atomic nucleus during certain types of nuclear reactions. It is different from an electron, which is a beta particle often emitted during radioactive decay.
An isotope of phosphorus, phosphorus-32, undergoes beta minus decay as annoted by this equation: 32P => 32S + e- + ve The products are the sulfur isotope 32S, which is stable, and the beta minus partile (e-), which is a high energy electron, and an antineutrino (ve).
A beta particle resembles an electron. It is a high-energy, high-speed electron emitted from the nucleus during beta decay.
Protactinium-233 is transformed in uranium-233 emitting beta radiation.
its called a beta particle, but its an electron
The negative charged particle emitted during radioactive decay is called a beta particle. It is essentially an electron that is released from the nucleus of the atom undergoing decay in order to conserve charge. Beta decay occurs when a neutron in the nucleus is transformed into a proton, releasing a beta particle and an antineutrino.
During beta decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, releasing an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino from the nucleus. The beta particle is emitted as the neutron decays into a proton, increasing the atomic number of the nucleus.
A beta particle is an electron or positron emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay. Beta particles have a negative charge (electron) or positive charge (positron) and are lighter than alpha particles. They are high-energy particles that can penetrate matter to a certain extent.
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.
Beta particles (electrons) have a charge of -1. They are emitted during beta decay in radioactive decay processes.
During beta decay, a beta particle (either an electron or a positron) is emitted from the nucleus of an atom. This emission occurs when a neutron in the nucleus is transformed into a proton, with the accompanying release of a beta particle and an antineutrino (in the case of beta-minus decay) or a neutrino (in the case of beta-plus decay).