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`alpha`-particle consists of

A

2 protons only

B

2 protons and 2 neutrons only

C

2 electrons, 2 protons and 2 neutrons

D

2 electrons and 4 protons only

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Alpha particle is a positively charged particle. It is identical to the nucleus of the helium `(""_(2)He^(4))` atom, so it contains 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
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