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How many neutrons are present in the alpha particle? 


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a

One

b

Variable  

c

Two

d

Zero

answer is B.

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Two neutrons are present in the alpha particle.
In an atom, the electrons revolve in stable energy shells called orbits. The nucleus of an atom consists of protons and neutrons. For example, the nucleus of an alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 protons. It is also known as helium nuclei due to its similarity with helium nuclei in terms of the number of neutrons and protons.   
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