Home > Chemistry > Atomic StructureWhat is the charge of an alpha particle?A. +1 B. +2 C. 0 D. -1Answer: +2Additional Information: An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons, giving it a +2 charge. Subjects: Atomic Structure, ChemistryRelated MCQsWhat type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between two atoms?What is the fundamental particle discovered by J.J. Thomson?Which of the following is the strongest type of bond?What does the term ‘atomic mass’ refer to?What is the name of the effect that explains the decrease in energy levels in multi-electron atoms due to electron-electron repulsion?What is the primary function of the kidneys?What is the term for the body’s response to a perceived threat?What is the primary purpose of the quantum mechanical model of the atom?What is the name of the process that occurs when a liquid turns into a solid?What is an orbital?Which of the following statements about electron orbitals is true?What happens to the energy of electrons as they move farther from the nucleus?What type of particle is emitted during alpha decay?Who proposed the nuclear model of the atom?What is the primary gas produced during respiration?