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No. Alpha particles are made of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, so they are relatively large. They also have a large ionising effect, which means can damage cells making it cancerous. However, since it is so large, it can be stopped by such thin surfaces as skin or paper, so is only dangerous when injected or swallowed.

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