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Structure Of Atom
Question
What are α-particles?
Solution
Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus. Alpha particles are positively charged particles which carry 4 units mass and +2 units charge. These are same as the helium nuclei and are emitted from the radioactive substances like uranium, thorium etc.
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Some More Questions From Structure of Atom Chapter
Who discovered neutron?
What is a neutron?
What is the name of the remaining part of atom except outer orbit?
Name the particles which determine the mass of an element.
What are α-particles?
Why were neutrons discovered very late?
What are the fundamental particles present in a neutral atom having atomic number greater than 1?
Do protons and neutrons have identical mass?
When α-particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil. What inference do you draw from it?
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