An isotope undergoes radioactive decay by emitting radiation that has a negative 1 charge. What other characteristic does the radiation have?

Radiation with a −1 charge is beta radiation, which consists of fast-moving electrons. Beta particles have a small mass and moderate penetrating power, so they need some shielding, such as a thin sheet of aluminum. High penetrating power and no mass describe gamma radiation.

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