Question

the radioactive particle that is positively charged and has two protons and two neutrons is the _____. alpha particle beta particle gamma ray neutron

Answer 1

It is the alpha particle

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is alpha particle.

Explanation:

There are 3 radioactive particles which are released in radioactive decay process:

1. Alpha particle: This particle is released when a nuclei undergoes alpha decay. The particle released has a mass of 4 units and has a charge of 2 units. The particle is positively charged.

$_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _{Z-2}^{A-4}+_2^4\alpha$

2. Beta-particle: This particle is released when a nuclei undergoes beta decay process. The particle released has a mass of 0 units and has a charge of (-1) units.

$_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _{Z+1}^A\textrm{Y}+_{-1}^0\beta$

3. Gamma radiations: These radiations are released when an unstable nuclei undergoes gamma ray emission and gives excess energy by a spontaneous electromagnetic process. The radiations does not carry any charge and has no mass.

$_Z^A\textrm{X}^*\rightarrow _Z^A\textrm{X}+_0^0\gamma$

Hence, the radioactive particle that is charged charged and has two protons and two neutrons is the alpha particle.