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Alpha Particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. What is the number of electrons?

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Answer: The answer is (c) H+.

Explanation: An alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, so you can't really say that it contains any electrons.

In fact, an alpha particle is simply the nucleus of a helium-4 atom.

2 protons and 0 electrons ⇒ 2+ charge

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