When a neutron hits the nucleus, it can be absorbed by the nucleus, causing the nucleus to become unstable and possibly undergo radioactive decay. This process can lead to the release of energy, emission of radiation, or transmutation of the nucleus into a different element.
No, a hydrogen atom does not have a neutron in its nucleus. A hydrogen atom consists of only one proton in its nucleus.
No, protons and neutrons are in the nucleus and the electrons orbit around the nucleus. This all happens inside the atom.
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
That would be the neutron
Neutron emission from a nucleus can change the atomic mass of an element without affecting its atomic number. This can result in the formation of a different isotope of the element. Neutron emission can also make the nucleus more stable by reducing the neutron-to-proton ratio.
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
The neutron changes into a proton and an electron
A neutron is absorbed by an atoms nucleus
The neutron - found in the nucleus of the atom. Protons (in the nucleus) have a positive charge, electrons (orbiting the nucleus) have a negative charge.
If things go according to plan, the neutron encounters a fissionable atomic nucleus and then undergoes what is called neutron capture. That's the next step in the process. The presence of that neutron in the nucleus destabilizes the nucleus (more than it already is as that nucleus is radioactive and unstable anyway). In an extremely short period of time the instability results in nuclear fission. The nucleus splits.
When a neutron hits water, it interacts with the atoms in the water molecules. It bounces around, and transfers energy, much like a billiard ball. As a result, it loses energy and is slowed down. This makes water an excellent moderator for nuclear power plants, causing the neutron to slow down to the thermal range where it can interact with subsequent uranium or plutonium atoms. It is also possible that a water molecule (oxygen or hydrogen atom) can absorb the neutron, causing change in isotopic identity, fractioning the water molecule into radioactive oxygen and hydrogen.
No, a hydrogen atom does not have a neutron in its nucleus. A hydrogen atom consists of only one proton in its nucleus.
An isotope can be produced if a nucleus gains a neutron or if one of the protons in its nucleus decays into a neutron and positron.
Neutron. Neutron.
The neutron is found inside the nucleus of the atom.
Proton and Neutron.
An isotope can be produced if a nucleus gains a neutron or if one of the protons in its nucleus decays into a neutron and positron.