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Beta decay occurs when a proton transforms into a neutron and an electron.
Beta decay occurs when a proton transforms into a neutron and an electron.
False (B)
Beta particles are more hazardous than alpha particles inside the human body.
Beta particles are more hazardous than alpha particles inside the human body.
False (B)
Tritium is a common beta-particle emitter used in research and medicine.
Tritium is a common beta-particle emitter used in research and medicine.
False (B)
Beta decay is a process where the nucleus gains energy to achieve relative stability.
Beta decay is a process where the nucleus gains energy to achieve relative stability.
A high ratio of proton to neutron causes instability in the nucleus and leads to beta decay.
A high ratio of proton to neutron causes instability in the nucleus and leads to beta decay.
Gamma rays are a type of high-energy beta particle.
Gamma rays are a type of high-energy beta particle.
Alpha decay is a process that occurs when there are too few protons in the nucleus.
Alpha decay is a process that occurs when there are too few protons in the nucleus.
Beta particles are a type of non-ionizing radiation.
Beta particles are a type of non-ionizing radiation.
Alpha particles are composed of three protons and two neutrons.
Alpha particles are composed of three protons and two neutrons.
Alpha decay is a process that occurs when a nucleus gains mass.
Alpha decay is a process that occurs when a nucleus gains mass.
Alpha particles are hazardous even when outside the body.
Alpha particles are hazardous even when outside the body.
A beta particle is always negatively charged.
A beta particle is always negatively charged.
Beta particles have the size and mass of a proton.
Beta particles have the size and mass of a proton.
Low-energy beta particles can penetrate to the live layer of skin.
Low-energy beta particles can penetrate to the live layer of skin.
Beta particles are a type of radiation that can travel long distances.
Beta particles are a type of radiation that can travel long distances.
A beta particle is a type of electron.
A beta particle is a type of electron.
