What is the charge of an alpha particle in coulombs?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the value of the charge of an alpha particle expressed in coulombs. An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons, and the charge is derived from the protons. Since each proton has a charge of approximately 1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs, it is a straightforward calculation based on the number of protons.
Answer
3.2 × 10^(-19) C
The final answer is 3.2 × 10^(-19) C.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 3.2 × 10^(-19) C.
More Information
An alpha particle has a charge of +2e, which equals 2 times the charge of a proton. Since the charge of a proton is 1.6 × 10^(-19) C, the charge of an alpha particle is 3.2 × 10^(-19) C.
Sources
- Toppr - Charge on alpha particles - toppr.com
- BYJU's - Alpha Particles - byjus.com
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