an alpha particle is not represented by which of the following symbols:a, 4/2He, 4/2a, 1/1p
In an neutral or uncharged atom (X), the atomic number (Z) s equal to the number of electrons or protons. The sum of the atomic number (Z) and the number of neutrons (N) gives the mass number A of an atom.
So atom can be represented as AXZ where A = Z + N
So, an alpha particle which is actually Helium nucleus , consists of two protons and two 'neutrons.That is why, alpha particle can be reperesented by 4He2 because it"s mass no is 4 and atomic no is 2.
It can also be reperesented by 4a2 where a stands for alpha
But alpha particle cannot be reperesented by1p1 .
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