Alpha Beta Decay Flashcard

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What is beta decay?

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Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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What is a beta particle?

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A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during beta decay.

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What is the product of beta decay of Carbon-14?

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The product of beta decay of Carbon-14 is Nitrogen-14.

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What is the symbol for a beta particle?

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The symbol for a beta particle is β.

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What is the difference between beta decay and gamma decay?

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Beta decay emits a beta particle, while gamma decay emits a gamma ray.

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What is an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, essentially a helium nucleus.

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What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

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The symbol for an alpha particle is α.

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What is alpha decay?

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Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an alpha particle is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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What is the difference between alpha decay and beta decay?

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Alpha decay emits an alpha particle, while beta decay emits a beta particle.

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What is gamma decay?

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Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay that involves the emission of gamma rays, which are high-energy photons.