Which naturally occurring radioactive particles are negatively charged?
A)Alpha particles
B)Beta particles
C)Gamma radiation
D)Neutrons

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Beta particles are high-energy electrons or positrons emitted by a radioactive nucleus during radioactive decay. They have a negative charge and are therefore attracted to positively charged ions in matter. Alpha particles, on the other hand, are positively charged particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons, while gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons with no charge. Neutrons are neutral particles with no charge.

Which Naturally Occurring Radioactive Particles Are Negatively Charged