Answer:
Alpha particles are more massive than beta particles.
Explanation:
The alpha particles are also called double-positive Heilum Nuclei because they have a charge of "+2" and a mass of 4 a.m.u. The properties of the alpha particles are as follows:
1. It possesses high energy due to high velocity. It is 7.7 MeV for most energetic from Rac (i.e: Bismuth-214)
2. It has a very high ionizing power. A 7.7 MeV particle produces about 0.2 x 10⁶ ions.
3. The range of alpha particles is very small. It is about 7 x 10⁻² m and only 4 x 10⁻⁵ m in aluminum for 7.7 MeV alpha-particle.
4. Alpha particles produce fluorescence on striking certain substances, such as zinc sulphide and bariumplatinocynide.
The beta particles are fast-moving electrons, which have a negligible mass.
Hence, the correct option is:
Alpha particles are more massive than beta particles.
