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Statement I: 42He is the correct symbol for an alpha particle
Because
Statement II: An alpha particle is a helium−3 nucleus

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True True CE
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False True
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False False
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Solution

The correct option is C True False
Statement I: 42He is the correct symbol for an alpha particle.

Because :

Statement II: An alpha particle is a helium−4 nucleus.

it contains 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

Hence, the statement I is correct and statement II is false.

The correct option is C.

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