Why are alpha particles referred to as positively charged helium atoms?

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Alpha particles contain 2 protons and 2 neutrons which resemble to helium when it eliminates 2 electrons from its shell. Therefore know as nucleus of helium
₂He⁴ = 2 e + 2p + 2n
Alpha particle = 2 p + 2n

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Why are alpha particles referred to as positively charged helium atoms?

Alpha particles contain 2 protons and 2 neutrons which resemble to helium when it eliminates 2 electrons from its shell. Therefore know as nucleus of helium 2He4 = 2 e + 2p + 2n Alpha particle = 2 p + 2n

Alpha particles contain 2 protons and 2 neutrons which resemble to helium when it eliminates 2 electrons from its shell. Therefore know as nucleus of helium
₂He⁴ = 2 e + 2p + 2n
Alpha particle = 2 p + 2n