The discussion revolves around determining the charge of an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. Participants are questioning the charge value of an electron and how it relates to the charge of an alpha particle.
Some participants have offered guidance on the charge of protons and the need to consider the number of protons in an alpha particle. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct values and relationships without a clear consensus on the charge of the alpha particle itself.
There is a noted discrepancy regarding the charge value of the electron, with one participant questioning the provided value and referencing a commonly accepted value instead. This indicates a potential misunderstanding or miscommunication about fundamental constants.
randomss444 said:The Attempt at a Solution
Would you have to multipy 2.50x10^-21 x 2 to get the charge?
Where does that number come from and what are the units? I ask because I thought the charge of an electron is -1.602 x 10^-19 Coulombs.randomss444 said:Charge of electron = 2.50x10^-21
An alpha particle is two protons and two neutrons. Only the protons have charge so...randomss444 said:What is the charge of an alpha particle?