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Which type of radiation is identical in mass and charge to a helium nucleus?

a. beta
b. alpha
c. proton
d. positron

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The correct answer is option B. Alpha radiation is identical in mass and charge to a helium nucleus. Alpha particle contains two protons and neutrons. It is the same as giving out a doubly-ionized helium atoms.
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