The charge on α-particle is _______ the charge on proton.
A
twice
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B
thrice
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C
half
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D
same as
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Solution
The correct option is A twice The alpha particles are helium nuclei with +2 charge and a proton has +1 charge. So, charge on alpha particles is twice of proton charge.