JAMB - Chemistry (2023 - No. 41)
What is the symbol used to represent an alpha particle?
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An alpha particle is represented by the Greek letter 'α'. Alpha particles are a type of ionizing radiation ejected by certain types of radioactive materials. They consist of two protons and two neutrons, so they can be represented as a Helium-4 nucleus.