Alpha and beta radiation interaction

[Rinnn62]

Before I sound stupid I am only at GCSE level (high school in America) so understanding is little. But theoretically could an alpha particle (helium nucleus) gain electrons and become a helium atom. If this is possible can it be done with two beta particles?
Correct me I in wrong an explain why please, thank you

 

[mathman]

An alpha particle will eventually pick up two electrons and become a Helium atom. The electrons can be from anywhere nearby. It doesn't matter if they were betas or something else - all electrons are essentially the same.

 

[Rinnn62]

Where do those electrons come from?

 

[technician]

The electrons can come from the 'surroundings'
There is no way to tell where a particular electron came from.
Alpha particles were confirmed to be a helium nucleus by the formation of helium in a container where alpha particles were stopped.

 

[Rinnn62]

Ah ok thank you