Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles?

a. A neutron has less mass than a positron.

b. A beta particle has less mass than a neutron.

c. An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.

d. An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

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Chemistry

Alina Chung

19 April, 05:41

Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles?

a. A neutron has less mass than a positron.

b. A beta particle has less mass than a neutron.

c. An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.

d. An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

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Susannah · Answer 1

The answer is b. Alpha particle is consists of 2 neutrons and 2 protons. And beta particle is electrons. So the mass of neutrons and protons are nearly same, the electrons have less mass than them.

Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles?a. A neutron has less mass than a positron.b. A beta particle has less mass than a neutron.c. An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.d. An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.

Which statement describes the relative masses of two different particles?

a. A neutron has less mass than a positron.

b. A beta particle has less mass than a neutron.

c. An alpha particle has less mass than a positron.

d. An alpha particle has less mass than a beta particle.