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If a negatively charged electron "falls into" (combines with) a positively charged proton, which does happen, it will form a neutral (obviously) neutron. Similarly, in radioactive decay, a neutron decays into one electron and one proton. This radioactive decay is due to the weak nuclear force. Hope this helps.
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What is the difference in the charge of a proton and an electron?
The charge of a proton is positive, while the charge of an electron is negative.
How would a proton-volt compare with electron volt if the mass of proton is 1840 time of electron?
A proton-volt (PV) would be 1840 times greater than an electron-volt (eV) since the mass of a proton is 1840 times greater than the mass of an electron. This means that one proton-volt is equivalent to 1840 electron-volts.
What happens to potential energy when a proton is brought closer to an electron?
Protons all have positive charge, so they repel each other. It takes work to push two protons closer together, so you're putting energy into them (potential energy increases). If you let go, the potential energy is released when the protons fly apart; it becomes kinetic energy.
Does a proton have a bigger charge than an electron?
No, the absolute charge of proton is equal to the absolute charge of electrons. however, their relative charge is opposite in sign.
Is the electron or the neutron or the proton lighter?
The electron, the neutron and the proton are the building blocks of the atom. And of the three, the electron is far and away the lightest. The neutron is slightly heavier than the proton, and either particle is over 1800 times more massive than our little electron.
When an electron and proton co lid what happens?
They form a hydrogen atom.
What happens inside a nucleus if betta decay occurs?
The neutron changes into a proton and an electron
What are three subatomic paarticles in an atom?
Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.Neutron, proton, electron.
What happens to the charge of an atom if one proton and one electron are removed?
nothing, they both even out!
How electron is converted into proton?
An electron will not decay into a proton by any means.
How big is a proton compared to a electron?
A proton is bigger than electron
How big is a electron compared to a proton?
A proton is bigger than electron
Does an electron or proton have a larger charge?
No. The electron and proton have the same amount of charge. Its just that the electron's charge is negative and the proton's charge is positive.
How do you charge an atom?
remove either a proton or electron OR add a proton or electron...
Is a proton larger or smaller than electron?
An electron is 1/1,836 of a proton.
What is the difference in the amount of charges in a proton and electron?
A proton and an electron have exactly opposite charges. If you take the charge of a proton as +1, then an electron has a charge of -1.
What happens when the single valence electron of hydrogen atom is removed?
You are left with just a proton (99.985% of the time).
