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The alpha particles are...

The alpha particles are

A

High`-` energy electrons

B

Positively charged hydrogen ions

C

High`-` energy `X-` rays radiations

D

Double positively charged helium nuclei.

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To solve the question "The alpha particles are", we need to analyze the given options and determine which one accurately describes alpha particles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Alpha Particles**: - Alpha particles are a type of nuclear radiation. They are composed of two protons and two neutrons, which makes them identical to the nucleus of a helium-4 atom. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: High energy electrons** - This is incorrect. Electrons are negatively charged and do not match the composition of alpha particles. - **Option 2: Positively charged hydrogen ions** - This is also incorrect. Hydrogen ions (protons) do not have the same structure as alpha particles. - **Option 3: High energy X-rays radiations** - This is incorrect. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation and do not consist of particles like alpha particles. - **Option 4: Double positively charged helium nuclei** - This is correct. Alpha particles are indeed double positively charged and consist of two protons and two neutrons, making them identical to helium nuclei. 3. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option 4: Double positively charged helium nuclei**. ### Final Answer: The alpha particles are **double positively charged helium nuclei**. ---

To solve the question "The alpha particles are", we need to analyze the given options and determine which one accurately describes alpha particles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Alpha Particles**: - Alpha particles are a type of nuclear radiation. They are composed of two protons and two neutrons, which makes them identical to the nucleus of a helium-4 atom. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: ...
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