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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> | |||
Revision as of 10:44, 12 November 2011
A Neutron is a sub atomic particle with no charge and an atomic weight of 1.67x10-17 Kg. They are important in the nucleus as they bind to the protons by the strong force. However free neutrons, produced in nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, are unstable and undergo Beta decay. Those produced in nuclear fission perpetuate the nuclear chain reaction. Neutrons are hadrons consisting of an up quark and two down quarks. It's anti-particle is the antineutron.