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Why is an alpha particle written as a helium (He) nucleus?A. An alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons; it is
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Alpha rays are reallya. electrons b. helium nuclei c. electromagnetic waves I think the answer is B because the alpha particle
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When Uranium-238 (^{238}{92}U) undergoes alpha decay, it forms Thorium-234 (^{234}{90}Th) and an alpha particle (^{4}_{2}He).
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What would be the charge on five alpha particles?(An alpha particle is helium nucleus)I started with 2 from the helium multiply
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What is the maximum velocity (in m/s) acquired by an alpha particle when accelerated between two plates with a potential
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An alpha particle (helium nucleus, charge +2e) starts from rest and travels a distance of 1.88 cm under the influence of a
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Match the particle to its' description:4. Is the same as a Helium atom 5. Is an electron: 6. Is pure energy: a.Beta particle
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Match the particle to its' description:1. 42He 2. 0 -1 e 3. Y 4. Is the same as a Helium atom 5. Is an electron: 6. Is pure
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Help with these two please.105. A radioactive metal atom decays (goes to another kind of atom) by emitting an alpha particle
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An alpha particle, the nucleus of a helium atom, is at rest at the origin of a Cartesiancoordinate system. A proton is moving
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