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What is released when a proton and electron are forced together?
This is called inverse beta decay and it forms a neutron. Normally a neutron will decay into a proton and electron, but the opposite will happen given enough energy. Coincidentally, this is how neutron stars are formed (the immense pressure from gravity overcomes the force separating protons and electrons.)
What is smaller an atom or an atom's neutron?
The neutron is a part of the atom, therefore it is smaller.
What species are formed by the decay of neutron?
electron and neutrino are formed by the decay of neutron.
What scentisit described the existence of the neutron?
Ernest Rutherford described the existence of the neutron.
Explanation of fast neutron and slow neutron in nuclear reaction?
Free neutrons are said to have a speed or a temperature. Both ideas mean pretty much the same thing, which is that they have an amount of energy associated with them. It is specifically measured most commonly, perhaps, in electron volts (eV), or as Million electron volts (MeV). Unfortunately, what is meant by fast or slow depends on the application, and perhaps the author or speaker. Free neutrons come from different sources and have different speeds when they are produced. As they fly about, they hit the nuclei of atoms, and may bounce, imparting some part of their energy to the atoms if they do. As time passes, they lose energy in this manner getting slower and slower. Please note, however, that not much time usually passes, because the half life of a neutron is a bit less than fifteen minutes. There are other things that neutrons can do besides bounce. They can cause decay of a radioactive atom, they can cause fission of a fissionable atom, and they can be absorbed. There is a likelihood of any of these events happening by the collision of a neutron with an atom, and the likelihood depends on several things. Of great importance is the isotope of the atom; different isotopes have different cross sections, the cross section being a measurement of how likely it is for the neutron to interact with the atom. Also very important is the temperature of the atom, and the speed of the neutron. The cross section of the atom will be greater or less depending on the speed of the neutron and the temperature of the atom, but not in a way that is easily predictable. A faster neutron might not cause fission as easily as a slower one in a given situation. The data on the nuclear cross sections of atoms by isotope, temperature, and neutron speed, were largely obtained empirically.
Neutron what is it charge?
Neutron is electrically neutral... But it posses a spin... And when it moves it has a finite kinetic energy...
What is neutron charges?
Neutron is electrically neutral... But it posses a spin... And when it moves it has a finite kinetic energy...
What is the mass of proton and neutron?
energy level
What is the energy stored in the centre of atoms called?
neutron
What are Neutron rays?
Neutron rays are very high-energy rays. They are composed of neutrons, which are particles with mass but no charge
How are pulsars formed?
Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic energy. Neutron stars form when the core of a massive star collapses and goes supernova leaving behind a neutron star which will begin rotating and releasing energy.
What high-energy radiation has no charge and 1 mass?
Neutron
What is penetration power of nutron?
It depends on the kinetic energy the neutron has.
Why don't we use visible-wavelength telescopes to locate neutron stars?
A neutron star emits most of its energy at higher frequencies.
Which term refers to the energy emitted when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower one?
neutron
What accomplishes the release of the nuclear energy in a reactor?
neutron chain reaction
Why neutron heavier than proton?
To conserve energy in beta decay.
