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What are two factors that cause alpha particles to lose energy and travel less distance then neutrons travel?
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Alpha particles have about four times the mass of neutrons, and they have a charge of +2, compared to a neutron charge of zero. As a result, they are much more likely to interact with other atoms than neutrons.
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What is the energy in the nucleus of an atom?
the nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons so the energy of the atoms necleus is allways a positive charge since their are only electrons present on the outside of the atom. Neutrons have no charge and do not contribute to the energy of the nucleus
What are Neutron rays?
Neutron rays are very high-energy rays. They are composed of neutrons, which are particles with mass but no charge
What types of particles are protons neutrons and electrons?
These subatomic particles are generally considered the building blocks of atoms. The electron is an elementary particle, while the proton and neutron are composite particles that are made up of quarks. Links can be found below for more information.
What are two factors that determine an object's thermal energy?
An objects temperature and the number of particles
What atomic particles is instrumental in the transfer of thermal energy?
Of protons, neutrons or electrons, the electrons are the only ones at the outside to be transferred between atoms.
What is the energy in the nucleus of an atom?
the nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons so the energy of the atoms necleus is allways a positive charge since their are only electrons present on the outside of the atom. Neutrons have no charge and do not contribute to the energy of the nucleus
What are Neutron rays?
Neutron rays are very high-energy rays. They are composed of neutrons, which are particles with mass but no charge
What are the Three basic subatomic particles?
The three sub-atomic particles are:# Proton # Electron # NeutronAtoms are made up of Electrons, Neutrons, and Protons. These subatomic particles are known to be made up of even smaller particles. Particle accelerators are being used today to discover more of these particles.
What is a mixture of sub atomic particles nuclei and electrons?
An ATOM. The sub-atomic particles are Protons, Neutrons. and Electrons. The protons and neutrons are collectively named 'nucleons, because they form the nucleus of an atom. The electrons are in energy shells around the nucleus.
Are protons are also involved in making of energy from particles?
Yes, protons are also involved in making of energy from particles because they contain positive charge and are present in nucleus with the force of attraction between protons and neutrons.
The particles that make up an atom are?
Nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons Energy Shell/Electron Cloud, which contains electrons
How are quarks related to protons and neutrons?
The quark has a neutron and proton stuck on it in the nucleus, which is related to the isotope. But for the subatomic particle, it is in it! All quarks are subatomic particles but not all subatomic particles are quarks
What particles can be found in the nucleus of a atom?
Protons and neutrons.
Do alpha particles gain energy as they ionize matter?
Yes alpha particles are matter. In fact they are just the nuclei of Helium atoms. That is Helium atoms without their two orbiting electrons. Alpha particles are therefore composed of two neutrons and two protons.
What are the factors that affect chemical energy?
1. mass 2. atomic bonds 3.amount of neutrons
Were does the three subatomic particles located in the atom?
The three subatomic particles are: Neutrons Protons Electrons. The protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of the atoms. The electrons are found in s, p, d and f orbitals of the energy levels which surround the nucleus.
What happens to the distance between particles of a substance as it changes from a liquid to a gas?
The distance increases, as the particles become more energetic and the substance loses its definite volume, as the particles bounce around, due to heat/increased energy.
