What particle is emitted (known as an alpha particle)

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Tanzeeb Khalili · Answer 1 · 2023-04-21T16:25:59+0000

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Alpha particles are subatomic fragments consisting of two neutrons and two protons. Alpha radiation occurs when the nucleus of an atom becomes unstable (the ratio of neutrons to protons is too low) and alpha particles are emitted to restore balance.

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