Which of the following radioactive decay products has the largest electric charge?
A)alpha particles
B)beta particles
C)gamma rays
D)neutrons
E)All of these have the same charge.

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Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei and have a charge of +2. Beta particles are electrons or positrons and have a charge of -1 or +1, respectively. Gamma rays are photons and have no charge. Neutrons have no charge. Therefore, alpha particles have the largest electric charge among these choices.

Which of the Following Radioactive Decay Products Has the Largest