Alpha particles are formed by the removal of electrons from the __________.

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Alpha $(α)$ particles are positively charged particles
They are identical to the nucleus of the helium atom which has 2 electrons and 2 protons.,
They are spontaneously emitted by some radioactive substances,

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Alpha particles are formed by the removal of electrons from the __________.

Alpha (α) particles are positively charged particlesThey are identical to the nucleus of the helium atom which has 2 electrons and 2 protons., They are spontaneously emitted by some radioactive substances,

Alpha $(α)$ particles are positively charged particles
They are identical to the nucleus of the helium atom which has 2 electrons and 2 protons.,
They are spontaneously emitted by some radioactive substances,