SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 35

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q35

α particles are doubly charged ions of ________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. helium.

Other Information-

  • α particles are doubly charged ions of helium.
  • They are made up of two protons and two neutrons.
  • In radioactivity these particles are emitted from the nucleus.
  • The mass of an alpha particle is 4u.
  • Helium is a chemical element that usually exists in the gaseous state. The number is 2.