α -particle consists of

α-particle consists of
  1. 2 protons and 2 neutrons only
  2. 2 electrons, 2 protons and 2 neutrons
  3. 2 electrons and 4 protons only
  4. 2 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.

α particle 2He4

No. of protons 2

No. of neutrons 4-2=2

Asked in: NEET 2019 (All India)

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