An alpha particle consists of
A1 proton, 0 neutrons
B1 proton, 1 neutron
C2 protons, 2 neutronsCORRECT
D0 protons, 2 neutrons
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An alpha particle is essentially a helium-4 nucleus: 2 protons + 2 neutrons.
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