
(ß
-) An electron emitted by an unstable nucleus, when a neutron decays into a proton and an electron. In some cases, beta radiation consists of positrons ('antielectrons' which are identical to electrons but carry a +1 charge.') Note that beta particles are created in nuclear decay; they do not exist as independent particles within th...
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electron (unit negative charge) or positron (unit positive charge) spontaneously emitted by certain unstable atomic nuclei in the radioactive ... [13 related articles]
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Electron emitted from the nucleus when a neutron decays to a proton and an electron.
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A fast-moving electron or positron (anti-electron) that is emitted from a nucleus during the radioactive process known as beta decay. Large amounts of beta radiation may cause skin burns, and beta emitters are harmful if they enter the body. Beta particles may be stopped by thin sheets of metal or p...
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electron or positron emitted by an atomic nucleus during a nuclear transformation or resulting from nuclear disintegration of a neutron or an unstable particle
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an electron, of positive or negative charge, emitted by an atomic nucleus in a nuclear transformation
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An electron emitted by the nucleus of a radionuclide. The electric charge may be positive, in which case the beta particle is called a positron.
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A particle emitted from an atom during radioactive decay. Beta particles may be either electrons (with negative charge) or positrons
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Electron emitted from the nucleus when a neuton decays to a proton and an electron.
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An electron or particle emitted from an atom during radioactive decay.
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<physics, radiobiology> An electron or positron emitted from a radioactive nucleus during beta decay. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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A particle emitted from an atom during radioactive decay.
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A particle emitted from an atom during radioactive decay. Beta particles may be either electrons (with negative charge) or positrons.
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The beta particle has the form of a high speed negatively charged electron (or a positively charged electron in the case of the positron). In beta decay (electron emission) a neutron in the nucleus is converted to a proton with the release of a high speed electron and an antineutrino. In the example C-14 decays to N-14. Note the atomic number has ....
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an electron, either positively (positron, β+) or negatively (negatron, β−) charged, emitted during beta decay of a radionuclide. Synonyms: beta ray
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Beta particle: An electron ejected from the nucleus of a decaying atom. Although beta particles can be stopped by a thin sheet of aluminum, they can penetrate the dead skin layer, potentially causing burns. They can pose a serious direct or external radiation threat and can be lethal depending on the amount received. They also pose a serious intern...
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Electron emitted from the nucleus of a radioactive isotope. Also see alpha particle and gamma rays.
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In chemistry, a beta particle is a negative electron given off by a radioactive substance.
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Electron ejected with great velocity from a radioactive atom that is undergoing spontaneous disintegration.
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An electron emitted by a radioactive nucleus, when a neutron decays into a proton and an electron. In some cases, beta radiation consists of positrons, 'antielectrons' which are identical to electrons but carry a +1 charge. Note that beta particles are created in nuclear decay; they do not exist as independent particles within the nucleus. See also...
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noun a high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope
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Electron ejected with great velocity from a radioactive atom that is undergoing spontaneous disintegration. Beta particles are created in the nucleus on disintegration, beta decay, when a neutron converts to a proton (the atomic number increases by one while the atomic mass stays the same) by emitting an electron. The mass lost in the change is con...
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an electron emitted from a nucleus in one type of radioactivity.
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an electron or positron emitted from an atomic nucleus in a certain type of radioactive decay.
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A particle emitted from an atom during radioactive decay. Beta particles are generally electrons (with negative charge) but may be positrons.
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