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> i only have an undergrad chem degree, but i believe thet helium is
> produced by the atomic decay of uranium
> 1 atom of helium = 1 alpha particle (same thing)

This is not correct.

An alpha particle is a proton.  A proton is ionized hydrogen. Helium 
has
two protons and two electrons, and is usually found as a diatomic
molecule, ie two helium atoms stuck together. 

Helium is still a by product of atomic decay, as is hydrogen.

The origional source of helium is atomic fusion (combining hydrogen
atoms).

-Andrew
andrew@ce*.co*.jp*

Diatomic inert gas?  Inert gas molecule?  Have U just reinvented 
chemistry?
He is an atom.
Yes it is indeed generated by the fusion of H.  The delta mass provides 
great amounts of energy.  Just glance at the sun.

But it still is an atom

Esat Atikkan
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