Why is charge on alpha particle 2e and not e ?
Dear Student!!
Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a helium nucleus. The symbol for the alpha particle is He2+ . Therefore the charge on the alpha particle +2e.
Why is charge on alpha particle 2e and not e ?
Dear Student!!
Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a helium nucleus. The symbol for the alpha particle is He2+ . Therefore the charge on the alpha particle +2e.