Suppose you held a proton, a neutron, and an electron in you hand. How can you tell them apart?
2007-09-20 10:38:56 · 3 answers · asked by vennysweetgirl21 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
1. Proton (e+) heavy and repels Electron (e-)
2. Neutron as heavy as Proton and neither repels or attracts Electron
3. Electron is almost 2000 times lighter then Proton or Neutron.
2007-09-20 10:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you DO have them in your hand. In fact, you have billions and billions of them.
The proton is the one with the positive charge. The neutron has no charge (it is neutral). The electron has a negative charge.
2007-09-20 17:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Edward is close, however the neutron is heavier than the proton.
2007-09-24 14:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋