The proton-neutron model of the nucleus, proposed by physicists such as Ernest Rutherford and later developed by others, describes the atomic nucleus as being composed of protons and neutrons, collectively known as nucleons. Protons carry a positive charge, while neutrons are electrically neutral. This model explains the stability of the nucleus, as the strong nuclear force binds these nucleons together, overcoming the repulsive forces between protons due to their like charges. The balance of protons and neutrons determines the properties of the element, including its atomic number and mass.
neutron
The nucleus.
During electron capture, an electron and proton combine and are converted to a neutron.
The nucleus of a hydrogen atom is formed by a single proton.
The neutron.
Proton, Neutron, and Nucleus.
Proton, Neutron, and Nucleus.
Proton, Neutron, and Nucleus.
Proton and Neutron.
Proton and Neutron.
neutron
Proton neutron neutron and nucleus
Proton neutron
The nucleus.
A proton and a neutron combine to form a deuteron. A deuteron is the nucleus of a deuterium atom, which is an isotope of hydrogen.
A proton has slightly less mass than a neutron.
The two particles that make up the nucleus of an atom are the proton and the neutron. The proton has a positive charge, and the neutron doesn't have a charge.