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Only partially. Protons have 1/4 the mass of alpha particles and 1/2 the charge. As a result, their ability to interact with matter is less.

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Why is proton more effective than in electron in deflecting alpha particles?

Alpha particles, which are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons, are large and positively charged. Electrons have almost no mass and are negatively charged. They would be attracted to alpha particles, not deflected. Protons are approximately 2000 times larger than electrons and are positively charged, therefore they would be much more effective in deflecting alpha particles. Remember that like charges repel.


What is the type of radioactive decay in which positive particles are given off?

Alpha decay is the type of radioactive decay in which positive particles, specifically alpha particles, are emitted. These alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together, giving them a positive charge.


What contains alpha particles?

Two protons and two neutrons.


Does alpha particles have less mass the beta particles?

An alpha particle is two protons and two neutrons (same as a Helium nucleus) so when a nucleus ejects an alpha it will defintely have less mass. Also it will be a new element because it has two less protons.


How many protron and neutron particles does alpha have?

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Stream pf particles containing two neutrons and two protons?

Alpha particles/radiation


Is alpha particle a type of photon?

No, an alpha particle is not a type of photon. Alpha particles are composed of two protons and two neutrons, while photons are massless particles of light.


Particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons?

Alpha particles, which are common in nuclear reactions, consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together. They have a positive charge and are relatively heavy compared to other subatomic particles. Alpha particles are commonly emitted during radioactive decay processes.


What type of particles are released as part of alpha decay?

It is the alpha particle, which is actually a helium-4 nucleus, that is emitted during alpha decay. The helium-4 nucleus, you'll recall, consists of two protons and two neutrons.See the links below for more information.


Who is the smallest electron neutron proton or alpha particle?

Protons and neutrons are the same size relatively, and are bigger than alpha particles and electrons; but, electrons are smaller than alpha particles.


What do alpha particles contain?

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What element has 12 alpha particles and 4 neutrons?

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