What Is Alpha Radiation?

The video tutorial explains alpha particles, comparing them to sandcastles. It describes how alpha particles are formed from unstable nuclei and their properties, such as being heavy and slow-moving. The tutorial covers how alpha particles can be detected due to their large charge and ionizing ability. It also explains that alpha particles transform into helium nuclei after capturing electrons, leaving behind a daughter nucleus with reduced mass and proton numbers.

Why are alpha particles not very penetrating?

What is the significance of the daughter nucleus formed after alpha decay?