32. Alpha particles and beta particles differ in

A. mass, only

B. charge, only

C. both mass and charge

D. neither mass nor charge

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Preston Cantu

Chemistry

25 February, 00:51

32. Alpha particles and beta particles differ in

A. mass, only

B. charge, only

C. both mass and charge

D. neither mass nor charge

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Libby Lamb · Answer 1

The answer is C. both mass and charge; )

Parker · Answer 2

The answer is C. Alpha particles are simply helium-4 nuclei, with 2 protons and 2 neutrons. Charge is 2+, and mass is on the order of 4amu. Beta particles are either electrons or positrons, with charges of 1 - and 1 + respectively. Their masses are fractions of amu, so alpha particles and beta particles differ in both mass and charge.

32. Alpha particles and beta particles differ inA. mass, onlyB. charge, onlyC. both mass and chargeD. neither mass nor charge

32. Alpha particles and beta particles differ in

A. mass, only

B. charge, only

C. both mass and charge

D. neither mass nor charge