Single Choice

Alpha rays consist of a stream of:

AH+
BHe+2
Correct Answer
COnly electrons
DOnly neutrons

Solution

Alpha radiation consists of helium-4 nucleus and is readily stopped by a sheet of paper.

$$\alpha$$-rays consist of a stream of $$He^{2+}$$.

Hence, option B is correct.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Radioactive substances emit $$\gamma$$ -rays which are:

Physical World

The velocity of $$\alpha$$ -rays is approximately:

Physical World

Of the following radiations, the one most easily stopped by air is:

Physical World

Which has the least penetrating power?

Physical World

The charge exists on $$\gamma$$ -rays:

Physical World

Which of the following can be used to convert $$_7^{14}N$$ and $$_8^{17}O$$?

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