Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of__:

Q. Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of__:
Answer: Helium
Notes: Alpha particles (₂He⁴) consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus, which is generally produced in the process of alpha decay. These particles travelling with 10% of velocity of light cause ionization.

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