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==Alpha Decay==
==Alpha Decay==
{{Main article|Alpha decay}}
As stated above, an alpha particle is the nucleus of a Helium atom, i.e., two protons and two neutrons. This arrangement means the alpha particle has a charge of +2, and an atomic mass of 4, the symbol for which is <math>{{}_2^4}He^{+2}</math>.
As stated above, an alpha particle is the nucleus of a Helium atom, i.e., two protons and two neutrons. This arrangement means the alpha particle has a charge of +2, and an atomic mass of 4, the symbol for which is <math>{{}_2^4}He^{+2}</math>.
==Beta Decay==
==Beta Decay==
{{Main article|Beta decay}}
As stated above, a beta particle is an electron. This arrangement means the beta particle has a charge of -1, and an atomic mass of 0, the symbol for which is <math>{{}_{-1}^0}e^{-1}</math>.
As stated above, a beta particle is an electron. This arrangement means the beta particle has a charge of -1, and an atomic mass of 0, the symbol for which is <math>{{}_{-1}^0}e^{-1}</math>.