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  • 02-09-2019
  • Chemistry
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A(n) ____________ is a high energy electron released from a nucleus during radioactive decay.

alpha

gamma

positron

beta

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Mergus Mergus
  • 05-09-2019

Answer:

beta

Explanation:

A beta particle (symbol β) is a high-speed and high-energy electron which is emitted by radioactive decay of the atomic nucleus during process of the beta decay.

Strontium-90 is material which is most commonly used to produce the beta particles.

Beta particles are used to treat conditions such as eye as well as bone cancer.

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