Question

When an alpha particle is released by an atom, the atom

has an increased mass number of four.

gains a neutron.

loses one electron.

loses a helium nucleus.

Answer 1

@Abhisar

Answer 2

Idk much about...

Answer 3

this

Answer 4

An alpha particle is nothing but 2 Protons+2Neutrons


\(\huge \therefore\) Alpha Particle = Helium Nucleus

Answer 5

if it has to 2Neutrons then it gains nertrons is right ??

Answer 6

If anything emits/releases alpha particle then it loses neutrons and protons

Answer 7

oh hmm..
but the choices for "losing" are only
loses one electron and loses a helium nucleus
sorry i confused

Answer 8

Yes...so loses a helium nucleus will be the correct option

Answer 9

because alpha particle is equivalent to a helium nucleus which also contains 2 neutrons and 2 protons

Answer 10

Got it ?

Answer 11

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Answer 12

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