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GK QUESTION#3067

Which nuclear symbol represents an alpha particle? Use the upper number as mass number and the lower number as proton number.

  1. A²₁He
  2. B²₂He
  3. C¹₁He
  4. D⁴₂HeCorrect answer
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D. ⁴₂He

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An alpha particle is a helium-4 nucleus: two protons and two neutrons, conventionally written ⁴₂He. Its charge is +2e because it has no bound electrons. The upper number is the mass number and the lower number the proton number.

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