MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

The α - par...

Question

The $α$ - particles are :

A

high energy electrons

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

positively charged hydrogen atoms

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

nuclei of helium atoms

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

D

high energy radiations

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C nuclei of helium atoms
The alpha particles contain four subatomic particles viz. two protons and two neutrons. Helium atom ( $H e^{2 +}$ ) also contain two neutron and two protons. Thus $α -$ particles are called as nuclei of Helium atom.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

α -

β -

γ -

rays, each having an energy of

0.5 M e V

. Increasing order of penetrating of the radiations are:

α - p a r t i c l e s, β - p a r t i c l e s

γ - r a y s

, each having an energy of 0.5 MeV. In increasing order of penetrating powers, the radiations are

Q. α-particles are doubly-charged helium ions.

Q. How does a charged particle on acceleration radiates energy?

Q. Radiation coming from transitions

n = 2

n = 1

of hydrogen atoms falls on helium ions in

n = 1

n = 2

states. What are the possible transition of helium ions as they absorb energy from the radiation ?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Representation of Fractions

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

Standard IX Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon