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Alpha radiation is a particle that is released from the nucleus of an unstable atom.
Alpha radiation is a particle that is released from the nucleus of an unstable atom.
It is made up of two protons and two neutrons.
It is made up of two protons and two neutrons.
Alpha is the largest type of radiation, and it has a mass of 4.
Alpha is the largest type of radiation, and it has a mass of 4.
2 protons + 2 neutrons = 4
Alpha has a charge of +2.
2 positive protons + 2 neutral neutrons = +2
Alpha particles travel a lot slower than beta and gamma particles. This is mainly due to its larger size and mass.
Alpha particles travel a lot slower than beta and gamma particles. This is mainly due to its larger size and mass.
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