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One reason for using a neutron as a nuclear bullet is that it isn't deflected by magnetic or electrostatic fields like a proton or other ion would be. About the only thing that will slow down or deflect (scatter), or stop (absorb) a neutron is an atomic nucleus. Neutrons have many times more penetrating power than protons.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoNeutrons have no charge therefore their path is not affected by the charge of the atoms and molecules around them. This lack of charge also prevents them from being repelled from the target nucleus's positive charge. An electron would be attracted to the nucleus but would end up orbiting the nucleus with the other electrons which might repel it from the atom anyways.
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∙ 13y agoFor nuclear reactions to take place the projected particle(neutron or proton) must come close to the target nucleus to interact with it.
In case of protons, they can't come close to nucleus. Both protons and nucleus are +ve charged so repel each other. But neutrons have no charge on them so they are not repelled and come close to nucleus.
Note - similar charges repel, opposites attract.
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∙ 15y agoI believe it's because a neutron has no charge.
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∙ 13y agoNeutrons are not affected by the electrostatic repulsion, that keeps other protons away from the nucleus.
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∙ 8y agoBeing electrically neutral neutrons penetrate easily an atom.
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What causes the nuclear force?
The Nuclear Force is caused by the exchange of pions between the protons and the neutrons.
What is the strong nuclear force apex?
an attractive force that acts between protons and neutrons
What is the force called that holds protons and neutrons together?
The residual strong nuclear force.
The strong nuclear force is an attractive force that binds .?
Protons and neutrons together in the nucleus
How do neutrons electrons and protons relate to nuclear energy?
These are the constituents of atoms. Nuclei are made up of protons and neutrons. Useful nuclear energy is only obtained from a few nuclei which can be made to fission and release energy. The two main ones are Uranium235 and Plutonium239.
Where are Protons and neutrons found in a atom bomb?
Protons and Neutrons in atomb bombs are found in the nuclear fission reaction.
Which particles that make up an atom are involved in nuclear reactions?
Protons, electrons, and neutrons are the subatomic particles that are involved in nuclear reactions.
What element has 2 protons and 2 neutrons and is nuclear?
Helium (He).
What is the sub-discipline of the nature of protons and neutrons?
Nuclear chemistry
What two nuclear particles are found in the nucleus?
Protons and neutrons
Which of the universal forces act only on protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?
The strong nuclear force acts only on neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom. The opposite would be a weak nuclear force.
What causes the nuclear force?
The Nuclear Force is caused by the exchange of pions between the protons and the neutrons.
How do protons and neutrons hold an atom together?
The Strong nuclear force is what holds the protons and neutrons together in an atoms nucleus. Think of a gorilla with an atom of two protons and two neutrons together and his hands holding the atoms together.
What is the nuclear composition of uranium -235?
92 protons, 143 neutrons
What is the nuclear composition of uranium-235?
92 protons, 143 neutrons
Protrons and neutrons bind together in the center?
Protons and neutrons are bound together by strong nuclear force
Why protons are not repelled in nucleus?
Between protons and neutrons exist the residual strong force (nuclear force).
