Answer
No
Work Step by Step
An alpha particle contains two protons (it is positively charged), whereas any form of hydrogen contains only a single proton. Therefore, hydrogen cannot give off an alpha particle.
Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)
by Walker, James S.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-308-2
Chapter 32 - Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Radiation - Conceptual Questions - Page 1151: 3
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