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What is the mass and charge of gamma particle?
Gamma radiation, unlike alpha or beta, does not consist of any particles, instead consisting of a photon of energy being emitted from an unstable nucleus. Having no mass or charge, gamma radiation can travel much farther through air than alpha or beta, losing (on average) half its energy for every 500 feet.
What is the symbol and charge for gamma particle?
Table 11.1 The Three Main Forms of Radioactive Emissions
| Characteristic | Alpha Particles | Gamma Rays |
|---|---|---|
| symbols | α, 42He | γ |
| identity | helium nucleus | electromagnetic radiation |
| charge | 2+ | none |
| mass number | 4 | 0 |
What is the mass of a gamma particle in amu?
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| Name | Charge | Mass (amu) |
|---|---|---|
| beta particle | -1 | 5.5 X 10-4 |
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| gamma ray | 0 | 0 |
What is the symbol for gamma particle?
Alpha, beta and gamma
| Type of radiation | Greek symbol | What is it? |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma | γ | Wave – from the high frequency end of the electromagnetic spectrum. Waves have no mass. |
How do you write gamma rays?
Gamma ray
- A gamma ray, also known as gamma radiation (symbol γ or.
- Gamma rays from radioactive decay are in the energy range from a few kiloelectronvolts (keV) to approximately 8 megaelectronvolts (~8 MeV), corresponding to the typical energy levels in nuclei with reasonably long lifetimes.
How is gamma written?
Gamma (uppercase/lowercase Γ γ), is the third letter of the Greek alphabet, used to represent the “g” sound in Ancient and Modern Greek. In the system of Greek numerals, it has a value of 3.