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The nucleus of a hellum atom Is Identical to:

A.a gamma particle
B.an alpha particle
C.a beta particle
D.all of the above

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Answer: B. An Alpha particles

As helium is consist of 2 protons and 2 neutrons

Alpha particles, also consist of 2 protons and 2 neutrons bound together into a particle that's why identical to a helium-4 nucleus.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Its nucleus is identical to an alpha particle, and consists of two protons and two neutrons. Alpha decay of heavy elements in the Earth's crust is the source of most naturally occurring helium-4 on Earth, produced after the planet cooled and solidified.

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