Breaking apart a neutron or a proton and disrupting the bonds between quarks is a complex process due to the fundamental nature of strong nuclear forces that hold quarks together. The quarks within a neutron or a proton are bound together by these strong interactions, mediated by particles called gluons.
While it is theoretically possible to break apart a neutron or a proton, doing so requires an enormous amount of energy. The energy required to overcome the strong nuclear forces and separate the quarks is so high that it is currently beyond our technological capabilities to achieve directly.
In particle physics experiments, high-energy collisions are conducted to study the fundamental particles and their interactions. These collisions can result in the creation of high-energy states of matter, including quark-gluon plasma, where the quarks are no longer confined within individual protons or neutrons. However, even in these extreme conditions, the quarks quickly recombine due to the strong force.
It's important to note that when we talk about "breaking" a proton or neutron, we are not referring to the destruction of the individual quarks. Quarks are considered fundamental particles and are not further divisible. The breaking of a proton or neutron would involve disrupting the binding between the quarks, leading to the formation of different particles or particle fragments.
In summary, while it is possible to disrupt the bonds between quarks within a neutron or proton, the tremendous energy requirements and the complexities of the strong nuclear forces make it currently unachievable in practical terms.