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The mass of $\alpha$-particle is

Updated On: May 4, 2024
  • less than the sum of masses of two protons and two neutrons
  • equal to mass of four protons
  • equal to mass of four neutrons
  • equal to sum of masses of two protons and two neutrons
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$\alpha$-particle = $_2He^4$. It contains 2 p and 2 n. As some mass is converted into binding energy, therefore, mass of a particle is slightly less than sum of the masses of 2p and 2n
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