An alpha particle is equivalent

to the nucleus of an atom of
which element? (1 point)
carbon
hydrogen
nitrogen
helium

1 answer

An alpha particle is equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of helium. It consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, which is the same composition as the nucleus of a helium atom.

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