Alpha particles are ___________________ charged.

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Solution

Alpha $(α)$ particles are formed by the removal of electrons, so they are positively charged.
Alpha particles are relatively very large particles.
It carries a double positive charge.
Thus, Alpha particles are positively charged particles.

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