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Helium-4 nucleus

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

Definition

A helium-4 nucleus is a type of atomic nucleus made up of two protons and two neutrons. It is stable and commonly found in helium gas.

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