What is the significance of neutron in the nucleus of an atom
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Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom. Under normal conditions, protons and neur
ons stick together in the nucleus. During radioactive decay, they may be knocked out of there. Neutron numbers are able to change the mass of atoms , because they weigh about as much as a proton and electron together.
ons stick together in the nucleus. During radioactive decay, they may be knocked out of there. Neutron numbers are able to change the mass of atoms , because they weigh about as much as a proton and electron together.
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Neutrons are electrically neutral, but contribute to the mass of a nucleus to nearly the same extent as the protons. Neutrons can explain the phenomenon of isotopes (same atomic number with different atomic mass). The main role of neutrons is to reduce electrostatic repulsion inside the nucleus.
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