GCSE Combined Science · key term

Beta particle

Definition

A high-speed electron emitted from the nucleus when a neutron turns into a proton.

Used by AQA

Specification 6.4.2.1, 6.4.2.2 · Paper 5

Revise: Radioactive Decay and Radiation Types
A high-speed electron emitted from the nucleus during beta decay, represented by $^{0}_{-1}\mathrm{e}$ .
Revise: Nuclear Equations

1
A beta particle is created and emitted when a neutron in the nucleus turns into a proton. It is not an electron leaving an atomic shell.

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GCSE Combined Science · key term

A high-speed electron emitted from the nucleus when a neutron turns into a proton.

Used by AQA

Specification 6.4.2.1, 6.4.2.2 · Paper 5

Revise: Radioactive Decay and Radiation Types
A high-speed electron emitted from the nucleus during beta decay, represented by $^{0}_{-1}\mathrm{e}$ .
Revise: Nuclear Equations

1
A beta particle is created and emitted when a neutron in the nucleus turns into a proton. It is not an electron leaving an atomic shell.

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