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Beta particles can be both positively AND negatively charged; they
are 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)
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∙ 13y agoBeta rays may be made up of electrons (negative charge) or of anti-electrons, also known as positrons (positive charge).
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Is a beta particle a helium nucleus or an electron?
A beta particle is a high energy electron. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. A gamma ray is a high energy photon.
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.
Can a b positive and a positive have a b negative child?
No. If both parents are positive, the child will be positive. If both parents are negative, the child will be negative. Parents who are negative and positive can have children who are either positive or negative. '+' + '+' = '+' '-' + '-' = '-' '+' + '-' = '-' or '+'
What is the full form of your blood groups like o positive b negative?
The groups are: A negative A positive B negative B positive AB negative AB positive O Negative O positive
Does a softball have a positive or negative acceleration when it is thrown?
positive
Is a beta particle a helium nucleus or an electron?
A beta particle is a high energy electron. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. A gamma ray is a high energy photon.
Is beta radiation usually positive or negative?
Negative: it can kill you!
Are beta particles positive or negative?
Beta particles can be either positive or negative. It depends if an electron or a positrion is emited. Usually though, beta particles are negative as it is much more common for an electron to be emitted (though that does depend on the substance).
What are three types of beta decay?
There are two types of beta decay, and they are beta plus (beta +) decay and beta minus (beta -) decay. A post already exists on beta decay, and a link to that related question can be found below.
What is the nuclear decay equation for copper 64?
Cu decays by either negative or positive beta emission. The equation for the negative beta decay of 64Cu is: 2964Cu --> 3064Zn + -10e where -10e represents a negative beta particle or electron. The equation for the positive beta decay of 64Cu is: 2964Cu --> 2864Ni + 10e where 10e represents a positive beta particle or positron.
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.
Alpha beta gamma which is uncharged?
gama radiation is uncharged. Alpha is positive and beta is negative.
What is the beta decay for copper-66?
Cu decays by either negative or positive beta emission. The equation for the negative beta decay of 64Cu is: 2964Cu --> 3064Zn + -10e where -10e represents a negative beta particle or electron. The equation for the positive beta decay of 64Cu is: 2964Cu --> 2864Ni + 10e where 10e represents a positive beta particle or positron.
What type of radiation produces positive and negative radiation?
a Alpha and Beta
What is a charge of beta?
Beta rays have negative electrical charge.
Differentiate between anode ray and cathode ray?
Anode ray is positive and cathode ray is negative
What does it mean by positive beta in finance?
A positive beta means that the asset generally follows the market. A negative beta shows that the asset inversely follows the market; the asset generally decreases in value if the market goes up and vice versa.
