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Alpha particles are ______ charged.
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Alpha particles are ______ charged.


A.

Zero


B.

 Positively  


C.

Neutral


D.

Negatively

Correct option is B

 • Alpha particles consist of:

  • 2 protons (positive charge)

  • 2 neutrons (no charge)

• Since protons carry positive charge, alpha particles are positively charged.

Information Booster:
• Charge of alpha particle = +2

Additional Knowledge:
• They have low penetration power but high ionizing power.
• They can be stopped by a sheet of paper.

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