How much heavier is an alpha particle than an electron?

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Chemistry

Jacob Keith

11 May, 02:20

How much heavier is an alpha particle than an electron?

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Caiden Stafford · Answer 1

An electron weighs 1/1836 atomic mass unit and, on the other hand, an alpha particle weighs 4 atomic mass unit.

4 amu / (1/1836 amu) = 7344

Therefore, an alpha particle is 7344 times heavier than an electron.

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