α -particle consists of
- protons and neutrons only
- electrons, protons and neutrons
- electrons and protons only
- protons only
Solution
Alpha particles are composite particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons tightly bound together. They are emitted from the nucleus of some radionuclides during radioactive decay, called alpha-decay.
particle
No. of protons
No. of neutrons
Asked in: NEET 2019 (All India)
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