alleryHow does alpha-particle mass compare with electron mass?
AIt is exactly twice
BIt is nearly the same
CIt is much larger
DIt is much smaller
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It is much larger
An alpha particle is a helium nucleus and is far more massive than an electron.
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