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Are there any particles smaller than protons neutrons and electrons?
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∙ 12y ago
Electrons are fundamental particles and we can not actually measure the size of an electron (we know we will NEVER be able to). However the size of protons and neutrons can be measured and we know that these particles are made up of other, more fundamental particles which are probably smaller.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe particles that are smaller than protons and neutrons are leptons and quarks. Quarks are what make up protons and neutrons, and quarks are the same size as electrons.
In addition, neutrinos are FAR smaller than even electrons in both mass and scattering cross-section, but as far as size is concerned, they are the same.
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∙ 15y agoProtons, neutrons, and electrons are made of quarks. Also, according to the much debated string theory the quarks are made of little strings.
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What are ubatomic particles?
Particles that are smaller than an atom, e.g. electrons, neutrons, protons.
3 main subatoms found in atoms?
The 3 main subatomic particles found in atoms are Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons. Protons and Neutrons are called "composite particles" because they themselves are made up of smaller particles called quarks.
What are the Three basic subatomic particles?
The three sub-atomic particles are:# Proton # Electron # NeutronAtoms are made up of Electrons, Neutrons, and Protons. These subatomic particles are known to be made up of even smaller particles. Particle accelerators are being used today to discover more of these particles.
What are the atoms are made up of three subatomic particles called?
strictly speaking, not atoms but parts of them: you are thinking of the Proton, Neutron and electron, as basic atomic PARTICLES. there are others such as the Meson and positron known mainly to atomic scientists and that"s about it. the three basic Nuclear building blocks- are Proton, Neutron, and Electron. Zap!
What is material made out of?
Material is made of atoms and molecules; molecules are made of atoms. Atoms are made of even smaller particles such as protons, neutrons, mesons and electrons. Protons, neutrons and mesons are made of even smaller particles named quarks. Research is ongoing to find what electrons and quarks are made of.
What are the particles of subatomic particles?
These particles are: proton, neutron, electron.
Are electrons protons or neutrons the smallest particles if not what arew?
protons/neutrons are made of quarks which are smaller than electrons. electrons are smaller than protons and neutrons.
What is smaller than atom?
Subatomic particles, such as electrons, neutrons, and protons.
What are ubatomic particles?
Particles that are smaller than an atom, e.g. electrons, neutrons, protons.
What subatomic particles make up the atom?
protons, neutrons and electrons are the main subatomic particles of the atom. There are the same number of protons as electrons, which is equal to the atomic number. The number of neutrons may vary according to the isotope of the element.
Can atoms be made of smaller particles?
Yes - all atoms are made of smaller particles. Those particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.
3 main subatoms found in atoms?
The 3 main subatomic particles found in atoms are Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons. Protons and Neutrons are called "composite particles" because they themselves are made up of smaller particles called quarks.
Which two particles have roughly the same mass?
Protons and neutrons have almost the same mass.
Can a atom divide into smaller particles?
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What does an atom consist of?
A nucleus, made of protons and neutrons, and elections.
What are the Three basic subatomic particles?
The three sub-atomic particles are:# Proton # Electron # NeutronAtoms are made up of Electrons, Neutrons, and Protons. These subatomic particles are known to be made up of even smaller particles. Particle accelerators are being used today to discover more of these particles.
What three subatomic particle's make up atoms?
Protons, neutrons and electrons The particles themselves are made up of smaller particles (quarks), bar the electron which is believed to have no sub-particles and therefore is believed to be elementary
