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Yes, the proton is a nucleon. The term nucleon is used to speak of component particles of the nucleus of an atom. That means either a proton or a neutron. The term nucleon can be applied to either the proton or neutron when speaking of these particles as building blocks of atomic nuclei. Use the link to the related question below for more information.

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What is an uncharged particle in the nuecleus of an atom called?

The uncharged nucleon is the neutron. We use the term nucleon to refer to the particles that make up an atomic nucleus. These you know to be protons and neutrons. You also know protons carry a positive charge, and the neutron has no charge. The neutron is that uncharged nucleon.


Nucleon is electrically neutral it is called?

A nucleon is one of the particles that make up the nucleus of the atom. Protons and neutrons are nucleons, and the neutronis the electrically neutral nucleon.


How does the mass per nucleon in uranium compare with the mass per nucleon in the fission fragments or uranium?

This is not something I really know anything about, but I do know that energy is liberated in the process, so you could expect it to be less in the fission fragments. It also depends on the nucleus. Proton and neutron masses differ somewhat, so it depends on what the ratio of protons and neutrons is as well.


Is work required to pull a nucleon out of an atomic nucleus?

Yes, work is required to pull a nucleon (proton or neutron) out of an atomic nucleus because nucleons are held together by the strong nuclear force. Overcoming this force requires energy input, therefore work is needed to break these bonds and separate the nucleon from the nucleus.


What is the Pion-Nucleon Interaction?

The pion-nucleon interaction refers to the strong force interaction between a pion (a type of meson) and a nucleon (proton or neutron). Pions are exchanged between nucleons to transmit the strong nuclear force, which binds protons and neutrons together in atomic nuclei. This interaction is crucial for understanding nuclear structure and properties.