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Why do we say that an atom has only two kinds of subatomic particles, proton and electron, while it has more than these two as shown in the periodic table of elements?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Protons by NebulaSeeker

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Why do electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom rather than just sticking to the protons?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Protons by Boolay

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Why is QCD so hopelessly inadequate that supposed Charm-like properties of the Proton have only just emerged? If not for the Proton, what is QCD even for?

asked Apr 18, 2023 in Protons by NebulaPulse

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How does a proton collide with another proton at CERN?

asked Apr 18, 2023 in Protons by Daveukleics

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Can a proton be separated into two up quarks and one down quark?

asked Apr 17, 2023 in Protons by Tara DIY

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Do proton have a half-life?

asked Apr 17, 2023 in Protons by Lippy Lou

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Do protons and neutrons constantly change one into the other in heavy nuclei?

asked Apr 17, 2023 in Protons by CelestialEcho

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What is the proton made up of? Do you think it is made up of smaller parts called quarks? What is your evidence to support your opinion?

asked Apr 17, 2023 in Protons by BillyBobToo

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How does a nuclear reaction change the number of protons in an atom?

asked Apr 16, 2023 in Protons by APC

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What is the temperature of a proton in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?

asked Apr 16, 2023 in Protons by MysticVerse

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What is the difference between a proton and a neutron? Why are protons and neutrons different from each other, compared to their differences with respect to electrons?

asked Apr 16, 2023 in Protons by TTigger

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How would you describe a neutrino? How does it relate and differ from atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons?

asked Apr 15, 2023 in Protons by MysticAlchemy

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What does it mean if protons have intrinsic charm, as suggested by a recent article in Nature? Does it mean they are actually five-quark particles, or something else?

asked Apr 15, 2023 in Protons by JoeSinger

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Besides using immense amount of heat, is there a way to force protons to fuse together in nuclear fusion?

asked Apr 15, 2023 in Protons by Rayzer

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Why does a proton have more mass than an electron, even though it has less charge and spin than an electron?

asked Apr 14, 2023 in Protons by LunarTwilight

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Can a black hole be created with just one electron (or proton) inside it instead of millions or billions of them like scientists think will happen when a star collapses on itself?

asked Apr 13, 2023 in Protons by SolarisScribe

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If atoms are indivisible, then how can they be made up of protons, neutrons and electrons?

asked Apr 12, 2023 in Protons by Thoughtsincolours_23

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What is matter exactly made of? Protons, quarks, strings, fields, and then what?

asked Apr 11, 2023 in Protons by prince

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What is it about neutron stars that allows electrons to join with protons to form neutrons? In normal life, electrons spend a lot of time inside atomic nuclei, but never merge with protons. Why doesn't this reverse beta decay happen normally?

asked Apr 11, 2023 in Protons by Richard Allan

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Who discovered the proton and why is Ernest Rutherford credited for it?

asked Apr 11, 2023 in Protons by howard

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