What charge does alpha radiation carry?

Alpha radiation consists of alpha particles, which are composed of two protons and two neutrons, essentially making them identical to helium nuclei. Since protons carry a positive charge and neutrons are neutral, the presence of two protons results in an overall positive charge for the alpha particle. This inherent positive charge is responsible for the way alpha radiation interacts with other matter, as it can attract electrons and ionize atoms along its path. This ability to ionize makes alpha radiation significantly different from other types of radiation, such as beta radiation, which consists of electrons that carry a negative charge.