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When an alpha particle encounters an atom, what does it knock out?

Correct answer B. Electrons

Explanation

An alpha particle passing through matter ionises atoms by pulling out their loosely bound orbital electrons; it lacks the energy to remove protons or neutrons in ordinary encounters.

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