Question

What is the nature of Alpha particle

Answer 1

Alpha particles are released by high mass, proton rich unstable nuclei. The alpha particle is a helium nucleus; it consists of two protons and two neutrons. It contains no electrons to balance the two positively charged protons.

Answer 2

An alpha particle is basically the nucleus of a Helium atom, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. Alpha particles can be emitted by very heavy, unstable radioactive nuclei that need to lose mass and become more stable ...