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Alpha, Beta and Gamma Particles

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The alpha particles carry______units of positive charge.

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2

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Solution

The correct option is A
2

2

An alpha particle is a fast moving packet containing two protons and two neutrons (a helium nucleus). Alpha particles carry a charge of +2 and strongly interact with matter.

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