When an alpha particle gains an electron it changes into

singly ionized helium atom (He⁺)

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singly ionized helium atom (He⁺)

An alpha particle which is effectively a He – nucleus with a charge of +2 units. When an alpha particle absorbs one electron, it changes to singly ionized helium (He⁺).

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