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The nucleus is very small; if it were the size of a Golf ball the outer electrons would be about as far away as the height of the Empire State Building. If a neutron was moving very fast it probably wouldn't hit a nucleus. When , occasionally, a neutron does hit a nucleus, it might start nuclear fission- especially when the nucleus is heavy like Uranium 235 (U-235).
So, to sum it up, most neutrons are not captured by a nucleus because they are both so small relative to the space that they are in, but sometimes a neutron will hit a nucleus.
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What uranium nucleus is fissile?
The isotopes 233U and 235U are fissile with thermal neutrons and the isotope 238U is fissile with fast neutrons.
Do neutrons help make up the nucleus and have no charge?
Yes, neutrons help make up the nucleus of an atom along with protons. Neutrons have no charge, unlike protons which have a positive charge. Together, neutrons and protons are responsible for the mass of the nucleus.
Which particle or particles make up the nucleus?
Every nucleus (except for Hydrogen) consists of protons and neutrons. The hydrogen nucleus is only a proton.
Where is the subatomic particles located?
Subatomic particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons, are located within the atoms that make up all matter. Protons and neutrons are found within the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus in energy levels.
Within an atom protons and neutrons are found in the?
Protons are found in nucleus, as neutrons are also.
What uranium nucleus is fissile?
The isotopes 233U and 235U are fissile with thermal neutrons and the isotope 238U is fissile with fast neutrons.
What is the Location of proton and neutrons?
Electrons -- in energy levels outside the nucleus. Protons in the nucleus. Neutrons in the nucleus.
Is nucleus made of protons and neutrons?
The atomic nucleus contain protons and neutrons.
Which of the following subatomic particles are located in the nucleus of the atom?
The protons and the neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom.
Do neutrons help make up the nucleus and have no charge?
Yes, neutrons help make up the nucleus of an atom along with protons. Neutrons have no charge, unlike protons which have a positive charge. Together, neutrons and protons are responsible for the mass of the nucleus.
Where are protons and neutrons located in?
All the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus (center) Protons are positvely charged (red) neutrons are green, electrons are negatively charged and yellow
Do neutrons and protons make up the nucleus?
Yes, neutrons and protons are the two primary particles that make up the nucleus of an atom. Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and together they account for almost all the mass of an atom.
Where are neutrons located in an atom and what is the charge?
Neutrons have a neutral electric charge their name comes from this. Neutrons can be found in the nucleus. Most atoms nuclei will have both protons and neutrons in them. Neutrons are responsible for many istopes of elements eg carbon12 has 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus, and the isotope carbon 14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons in its nucleus.
Which particle or particles make up the nucleus?
Every nucleus (except for Hydrogen) consists of protons and neutrons. The hydrogen nucleus is only a proton.
Where is the subatomic particles located?
Subatomic particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons, are located within the atoms that make up all matter. Protons and neutrons are found within the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus in energy levels.
How many neutrons are usually found in carbon nucleus?
There are 6 neutrons in a carbon nucleus.
Where are protons neutrons and electrons located?
Protons, neutrons and electrons are located in the atom. The protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus; the electrons are around the nucleus, arranged in shells.
