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Alpha particle have a charge?
does an alpha particle have charge- like an electron does?
does an alpha particle have charge- like an electron does?
An alpha particle is a type of ionizing radiation that consists of two protons and two neutrons, making it identical to a helium-4 nucleus.
Yes, an alpha particle has a positive charge of +2. This means it has two protons, which have a positive charge, and no electrons, which have a negative charge, resulting in a net positive charge.
Because alpha particles have a positive charge, they are attracted to negatively charged particles and can easily interact with matter. This makes them highly ionizing, meaning they can strip electrons from atoms as they pass through a material.
The positive charge of an alpha particle makes it useful in certain applications, such as in medical imaging and cancer treatment. It also plays a role in nuclear reactions, as the positive charge helps to balance out the repulsive forces between protons in a nucleus.
No, the charge of an alpha particle is a fundamental property and cannot be changed. However, the charge can be neutralized if the alpha particle captures an electron, resulting in a neutral helium atom.