Protons are another type of subatomic particle found in atoms. They have a positive charge so they are attracted to negative objects and repelled from positive objects. Again, this means that protons repel each other (illustrated below).
Q. What two particles are attracted to each other?
The two subatomic particles that are attracted to each other are protons and electrons.
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- Q. What two particles are attracted to each other?
- Q. Are all particles attracted to each other?
- Q. Which particle has no charge at all?
- Q. How does a neutron have no charge?
- Q. What is the neutron symbol?
- Q. Do neutron stars die?
- Q. What are the 3 parts of a neutron?
- Q. How dangerous is neutron radiation?
Q. Are all particles attracted to each other?
The kinetic energy of the molecule is greater than the attractive force between them, thus they are much farther apart and move freely of each other. In most cases, there are essentially no attractive forces between particles.
Q. Which particle has no charge at all?
Neutron
Q. How does a neutron have no charge?
Unlike protons and electrons, which are electrically charged, neutrons have no charge—they are electrically neutral. That’s why the neutrons in the diagram above are labeled n0. The zero stands for “zero charge”. The mass of a neutron is slightly greater than the mass of a proton, which is 1 atomic mass unit (amu).
Q. What is the neutron symbol?
Neutrons
| Particle | Symbol | Location |
|---|---|---|
| proton | p+ | inside the nucleus |
| electron | e− | outside the nucleus |
| neutron | n0 | inside the nucleus |
Q. Do neutron stars die?
A neutron star does not evolve. It just cools down by emitting radiation. So, left to itself, it would never “die”, just become colder and colder. If a neutron star is accreting matter, then it may eventually cross the limiting mass (Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit – Wikipedia ) and collapse.
Q. What are the 3 parts of a neutron?
Each neutron consists of 1 up quark and 2 down quarks. Electrons – Electrons are extremely tiny, compared with protons or neutrons.
Q. How dangerous is neutron radiation?
Neutrons are particles and are very penetrating. Several feet of concrete or another material rich in hydrogen (such as water) are required to stop them. Neutrons are a radiation hazard for the entire body. Neutrons interact with tissues in the body and have the potential to cause damage.
