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As the name indicates, "proton therapy" uses protons. Another name for proton is "hydrogen nucleus" (more precisely, hydrogen-1 nucleus), so you might say the element hydrogen is used.
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How long has Proton therapy been used?
Proton therapy has been used since the early 1990s
What happens when you add a proton to germanium?
If it were possible to add a proton to atoms, then the germanium would turn into arsenic.
What component of atoms have no charge?
The neutron has no charge. The proton is + and the electrons is -
What are Hydrogen atoms made of?
One proton and one electron.
Is most atoms have more electrons than proton?
No. Atoms have the same number of protons and electrons. When atoms gain or lose electrons they are called ions.
How long has Proton therapy been used?
Proton therapy has been used since the early 1990s
When was Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute created?
Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute was created in 2010.
Why would one need a proton therapy?
Proton therapy is generally used as a radiation treatment for cancer patients. This differs from traditional radiation therapy in that the ray of the protons can be directed more easily and causes less damage to surrounding tissues.
Is a proton an organic molecule?
No. A proton is a subatomic particle, and a component of atoms. Atoms are components of molecules. An organic molecule must contain carbon atoms.
Does Radiation therapy use proton rays?
Yes
Where is the National Association for Proton Therapy?
Bethesda, MD
What type of cancer can be treated with proton therapy?
Proton therapy is useful for treating cancer that has not spread and is near important parts of the body. It is also used for treating children because it lessens the prospect of harming healthy, growing tissue.Types of Cancer can be treated with Proton Therapy are:Central nervous system cancersEye cancerHead and neck cancersLung cancerLiver cancerProstate cancerSpinal and pelvic sarcomasNoncancerous brain tumors
How are isotopes indetified?
to the numeric atoms in a proton
Are the proton atoms and the neutron atoms in the nucleus?
yes they are what makes up the atom
Which is an example of an electric force that occurs in atoms?
A proton attracts an neutron. B. A proton repels an electron. C. A proton attracts an electron.
What is in electricity?
There is a current that has proton, neotron, and electron atoms.
How does heavy water differ from regular water?
Normal Water (H20) has hydrogen atoms with one proton and Heavy Water (D20) has a neutron and a proton in it H2 atoms.
