The increasing order (lowest first) for the values of e/m (charge/mass) for electron (e), proton (p), neutron (n) and alpha particle (∝) is
a. e, p, n, ∝
b. n, p, e, ∝
c. n, p, ∝, e
d. n, ∝, p, e
Shane Macguire
12 Years agoGrade upto college level
2 Answers
Deepak Patra
12 Years ago
Neutron has no charge, hence e/m is zero for neutron. Next, ∝-particle (He2+) has very high mass compared to proton and electron, therefore very small e/m ratio. Proton and electron have same charge (magnitude) but former is heavier, hence has smaller value of e/m.
e/m : n < ∝ < p < e
Rishi Sharma
5 Years ago
Dear Student, Please find below the solution to your problem.
Neutron has no charge, hence e/m is zero for neutron. Next, ∝-particle (He2+) has very high mass compared to proton and electron, therefore very small e/m ratio. Proton and electron have same charge (magnitude) but former is heavier, hence has smaller value of e/m. e/m : n < ∝ < p < e