Alpha particles are positively charged and contains the nucleus of ________ atom.
A
He
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B
H
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C
Li
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D
H+
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Solution
The correct option is AHe Alpha particles are positively charged. They are helium nuclei containing 2 protons and 2 neutrons. They carry 2 unit positive charge and 4 unit mass. They are represented as 42He.