Which nuclear emission moving through an electric field would be deflected toward the positive electrode?

A.) Alpha Particle

B.) Beta Particle

C.) Gamma Radiation

D.) Proton

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Chemistry

Madeleine Li

23 September, 09:52

Which nuclear emission moving through an electric field would be deflected toward the positive electrode?

A.) Alpha Particle

B.) Beta Particle

C.) Gamma Radiation

D.) Proton

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Francisco Hughes · Answer 1

As a rule, opposite charges attract. So, you would expect that the particle that would deflect towards the positive electrode has a negative charge. Now, an alpha particle is basically a neutral Helium atom. Beta particle is an electron. Gamma particle has no charge (neutral). Thus, the answer is B.

Which nuclear emission moving through an electric field would be deflected toward the positive electrode?A.) Alpha ParticleB.) Beta ParticleC.) Gamma RadiationD.) Proton

Which nuclear emission moving through an electric field would be deflected toward the positive electrode?

A.) Alpha Particle

B.) Beta Particle

C.) Gamma Radiation

D.) Proton