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Alpha particles

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Alpha particles are positively charged particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons emitted during certain types of radioactive decay.

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