Alpha particles are identical to the nucleus of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Alpha particles are identical to the nucleus of:
A. Deuterium
B. Lithium
C. Hydrogen
D. Helium
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An alpha particle (α) consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, which is the same as a helium-4 nucleus (²⁴He²⁺). It has a +2 charge. Beta particles are electrons (β⁻) or positrons (β⁺). Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves with no mass or charge. Alpha particles have low penetration power and are stopped by a sheet of paper or skin. Rutherford used alpha particles in his scattering experiment.

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