Two protons and two neutrons are released as a result of this reaction. ? Which particle is released?
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The type of particle that releases two protons and two neutrons would be an alpha particle. It is a result from the alpha decay where, from a parent nucleus, two neutrons and protons are being ejected. This particle is said to be identical a helium atom so it is represented as He or α.