-particle consists of :
- 2 electrons, 2 protons and 2 neutrons
- 2 electrons and 4 protons only
- 2 protons only
- 2 protons and 2 neutrons only
Answer
(4) 2 protons and 2 neutrons only
Solution
As per NCERT, an -particle is a helium nucleus ( 42He2+ ), i.e. a helium atom with both its electrons removed.
Mass number 4 and atomic number 2
It has 2 protons and 4 - 2 = 2 neutrons, and no electrons.
Answer: (4)