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The nucleus of Helium contains

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two neutrons and two protons

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four neutrons

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four protons

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four protons and two electrons

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Solution

The correct option is A
two neutrons and two protons

Helium element has atomic number 2 with symbol He,which belongs to noble gas group and with 2 protons and 2electrons.

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