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alpha decay: the ejection of an alpha particle (two protons and two neutrons)
Beta decay: the ejection of an electron, a neutron changes to a proton.
Fission: The nucleus breaks into separate half of unspecified number of protons and neutrons.
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∙ 14y agoIf an atom has "too many" neutrons in its nucleus, it is unstable and will be vulnerable to radioactive decay. This decay will occur principally through what is called beta minus decay. In beta minus decay, a neutron in an atom's nucleus transforms into a proton. As a result of this transformation, a beta minus particle, which is an electron, is created and is ejected from the nucleus of the atom (along with an antineutrino). Nuclear transformation (called transmutation) has occurred and the atomic number of the atom to increase by one because of the addition of another proton to the atom's nucleus. A link can be found below for more information.
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∙ 15y agoWhen an atom loses an electron it becomes a positive when it loses a proton it becomes negative and when it loses a neutron it is still a neutral atom
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∙ 15y agoThen the atom would be positively charged since there are more protons than electrons.
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∙ 13y agothe atom acquires positive charge.
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∙ 7y agoThis atom is now an ion.
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If the electron in a hydrogen atom were the size and weight of a golf ball what would be the size and weight of the proton and neutron and what would be the orbital diameters of the electron and neutr?
If the electron were the size of a golf ball, the proton would be about the size of a basketball and the electron would be orbiting about 8000 meters away (assuming the Bohr model of the atom).
A postively charged particle in an atom?
The positively charged particle in an atom is the proton. The negatively charged particle is the electron. The electrically neutral particle is the neutron.
List in order from smallest to largest molecule atom electron proton compound?
Smallest to Largest.. - Electron - Proton - Atom - Compound - Molecule
What is the negatively charged particle found in an atom?
An electron is a negatively charged particle that whizzes around the nucleus of an atom.
Is an example of an electrostatic force acting in an atom neutron attracting an electron a proton attracting an electron an electron attracting another electron a neutron attracting a proton?
This is valid only for the attraction between a proton and an electron.
What happen when you take way an electron and a proton?
I think you won't have a atom because the electron, proton and neutron is the basic part of the atom.
If you added a proton a neutron and an electron to an atom would the atom still be the same?
no
What will happen to the atom if one proton and one electron are removed?
You can't just remove a proton or an electron. But theoretically, it will become an atom of the compound just before it in the periodic table. For example, Oxygen will become Nitrogen.
How do you charge an atom?
remove either a proton or electron OR add a proton or electron...
What would an atom be called if you removed a neutron and an electron?
proton (a particle)
What subatomic particle has an electric charge?
electron-negative, proton-positive, neutron-neutral
What are three subatomic paarticles in an atom?
Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.
What would happen if a proton was added to a aluminum atom?
If a proton were added to an atom of aluminum, the atom would become a silicon ion with a single positive charge.
If the electron in a hydrogen atom were the size and weight of a golf ball what would be the size and weight of the proton and neutron and what would be the orbital diameters of the electron and neutr?
If the electron were the size of a golf ball, the proton would be about the size of a basketball and the electron would be orbiting about 8000 meters away (assuming the Bohr model of the atom).
What subatomic particle has a electrical charge?
In the atom proton is positively charged and the electron is negatively charged.
A postively charged particle in an atom?
The positively charged particle in an atom is the proton. The negatively charged particle is the electron. The electrically neutral particle is the neutron.
What is an atom name that is made of a proton a neutron and an electron?
It is the atom of deuterium. Its nucleus is composed of a proton and one neutron. The atom has one electron that is orbiting around the nucleus.
