Of the three types of radioactivity characterized by Rutherford,which is/are electrically charged?
A)β-rays
B)α-rays and β-rays
C)α-rays, β-rays, and γ-rays
D)α-rays
E)α-rays and γ-rays

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Both α-rays and β-rays are electrically charged. α-rays are composed of alpha particles, which are positively charged helium nuclei, while β-rays are composed of electrons or positrons, which are negatively or positively charged, respectively. γ-rays, on the other hand, are not electrically charged but rather are electromagnetic radiation.

Of the Three Types of Radioactivity Characterized by Rutherford,which Is/are