What particle is emitted in alpha radiation
The answer is Helium Nucleus. The alpha particle is what is emitted.
Answer: The alpha particle is released after alpha radiation.
Explanation:
Alpha decay is defined as the decay process in which a heavier nucleus decays into a lighter nuclei. This decay process releases alpha particle which is also known as helium nucleus.
The general alpha decay reaction is given as:
\(_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _{Z-2}^{A-4}\textrm{Y}+_2^4\alpha\)
The particle released will carry a mass of 4 units and carries a charge of +2 units.
Hence, the alpha particle is released after alpha radiation.