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From: <CHKBOONE@ao*.co*>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 08:51:35 -0500 (EST)
To: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: FAS rocket scientists studying helium


Scott,

In a message dated 97-11-19 03:46:11 EST, you write:

<< an alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons and is 
 the same as a helium nucleus.  it is nothing else.  one proton is 
 the same as a hydrogen nucleus and is not an alpha paricle.
  >>

You are absolutely right !    My mistake !

I said:
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Guys,

Alpha particle  = 1 proton = nucleus of Hydrogen atom

Beta particle  = 1 electron

Gama rays = electromatic radiation, not particle


Helium :   2 protons + 2 neutrons + 2 electrons
               Atomic No = 2
               Atomic Wt = 4.00260

Hydrogen :   1 proton + 1 electron     No neutron

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Chuck






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