The charge of alpha particles is:

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Solution

The correct option is A
+2

The charge of alpha particles is +2. Alpha particle is consisting of two protons and two neutrons bound together, thus having a mass of four units. It is identical to the nucleus of the helium atom, spontaneously emitted by some radioactive substances.

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