Is it possible for a hydrogen ($_1^1 ext{H}$) nucleus to emit an alpha particle? Give a reason for your answer.

Question

Is it possible for a hydrogen ($_1^1	ext{H}$) nucleus to emit an alpha particle? Give a reason for your answer.

Accepted Answer

No, hydrogen nucleus is just a proton which obviously cannot give out an alpha particle made of two protons and two neutrons.

Is it possible for a hydrogen ($_1^1\text{H}$) nucleus to emit an alpha particle? Give a reason for your answer.