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| A Neutron is a [[sub atomic particle|sub atomic particle]] with no charge and an [[atomic weight|atomic weight]] of 1.67x10<sup>-17</sup> Kg. They are important in the [[nucleus|nucleus]] as they bind to the [[Protons|protons]] by the [[strong force|strong force]]. However free neutrons, produced in [[nuclear fission|nuclear fission]] and [[nuclear fusion|nuclear fusion]], are unstable and undergo [[Beta decay|Beta decay]]. Those produced in nuclear fission perpetuate the [[nuclear chain reaction|nuclear chain reaction]]. Neutrons are [[hadrons|hadrons]] consisting of an [[up quark|up quark]] and two [[down quarks|down quarks]]. It's anti-particle is the [[antineutron|antineutron]].<sup></sup>
| | See [[Neutron|Neutron]] |
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