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What are alpha particles??​

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a helium nucleus emitted by some radioactive substances, originally regarded as a ray.

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Answer:

They're charged particles Identical to the Helium Nucleus

Having 2 protons and 2neutrons and having a Mass of 4.

They're Heavy and slow(speed)In comparison to Beta particles and gamma rays

Usually Emitted from nucleus of radioactive nuclides during decay

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