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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 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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