To make Helium-4 you need what?

A.) 4 protons.
B.) 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
C.) 2 protons and 4 neutrons.
D.) 4 neutrons.
E.) 1 proton and 3 neutrons.


Answer: B.) 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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