Which of the following statements about radioactivity is true?

(i) Alpha particle is positively charged

(ii) Beta particle is negatively charged

(iii) Gamma ray is neutral

(iv) Beta particle has the  same mass as helium atom

(v) Gamma ray is charged. 

a

i, ii, iii, iv only

b

i, ii, iii only

c

iv and v only

d

i, ii and v only

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Toclay
5 years ago

Only alpha Ray and beta Ray's are charged

Lisayaaaaa
3 years ago

in radioactivity,4 basic particles are emitted.
alpha and beta particles are charged and deflects negative and positive plates but gamma and neutron/proton are not charged or deflects plates. alpha particles can also be called a helium atom too.

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