Beta-minus particle

Definition

A fast-moving electron emitted from an unstable nucleus.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 6.10 · Paper 1

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Beta-minus particles are emitted from the nucleus; they are not electrons lost from an atom’s outer shells.

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GCSE Physics · key term

A fast-moving electron emitted from an unstable nucleus.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 6.10 · Paper 1

1
Beta-minus particles are emitted from the nucleus; they are not electrons lost from an atom’s outer shells.

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