What is an alpha particle?

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What is an alpha particle?

PRADEEP KUMAR 31st Dec, 2021

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Vishal kumar 2nd Jul, 2025

An alpha particle is a positively charged particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, identical to the nucleus of a helium-4 atom. It is emitted by some radioactive nuclei during alpha decay.

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PRADEEP KUMAR 31st Dec, 2021

We know Alpha particles as the particles that consists of two protons and two neutrons. The protons and the neutrons are tightly bound together with each other.

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