If the electrons are removed from a helium atom, what remains? What is it called?

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Meave60
Nov 29, 2016

The nucleus of the helium atom, containing two protons and two neutrons. It is called an alpha particle.

Explanation:

Alpha particles are produced by alpha decay, a type of radioactive decay.

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