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The alpha particle consists of


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a

2 neutron and 2  proton

b

2 electron and 2 proton

c

4 neutron and 2 proton

d

1 neutron and 1 proton 

answer is A.

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The alpha particle consist of 2 neutron and 2 proton.                                                                             Alpha particles are composite particles identical to the nucleus of a helium-4 atom inclusive of two protons and two neutrons tightly bound together. They're emitted from the nucleus of a few radionuclides during a form of radioactive decay, known as alpha decay. The heavy unstable atom disintegrate in form of alpha particle to gain stability.
 
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