Consider the following statements and Choose the correct statement/s.   A) Alpha rays are positively charged particles. B) Beta rays are negatively charged particles. C) Gamma rays are neutral particles.

Consider the following statements and Choose the correct statement/s.   A) Alpha rays are positively charged particles. B) Beta rays are negatively charged particles. C) Gamma rays are neutral particles. Correct Answer All of these

The Correct answer is All of these.

Key Points

Properties Alpha Rays Beta Rays Gamma Rays
Nature Positively charged particles. Negatively charged particles (electrons). No charge 
Charge +2e -e zero
Mass 6.6466 × 10–27 kg 9.109 × 10–31 kg 0
Chemical effect Affects photographic plate Affects photographic plate Affects photographic plate
Effect of the electric and magnetic field Deflected Deflected No effect
Penetrating Power Minimum In between Alpha and gamma rays Maximum
Ionising Power Maximum In between Alpha and gamma rays Minimum

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