Question

How much heavier is an alpha particle than an electron?

Answer 1

Answer:

The mass of the alpha particle is approximately 7300 greater than that of electron.

Explanation:

The mass of electron = $9.11\times 10^{-31}\ kg$

The mass of the alpha particle = tex]6.64424\times 10^{-27}\ kg[/tex]

Thus, the ratio of the mass of alpha particle and mass of electron is:

$\frac{m_{alpha\ particle}}{m_{electron}}=\frac{6.64424\times 10^{-27}}{9.11\times 10^{-31}}$

$\frac{m_{alpha\ particle}}{m_{electron}}=7293.35\cong 7300$

So,

The mass of the alpha particle is approximately 7300 greater than that of electron.

Answer 2

An electron weighs 1/1836 atomic mass unit and, on the other hand, an alpha particle weighs 4 atomic mass unit.

4 amu / (1/1836 amu) = 7344 

Therefore, an alpha particle is 7344 times heavier than an electron. 

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