Questions tagged [neutrons]

For questions specifically about neutrons - subatomic particles denoted by the symbol n. They have no net electric charge. Also see [radioactivity]. Also use [atoms] if your question is not specifically about neutrons.

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Why neutrons are neutral?

If electrons have a negative charge and protons have a positive charge then how come neutrons have zero charge without consisting of protons and electrons?
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Where do the electrons come from to make the carbon stable during bombardment of alpha particles on beryllium

When beryllium is bombarded with alpha particles, where do the electrons come from to make the carbon stable? Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple-alpha_process
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Why do neutron scattering lengths vary seemingly randomly with atomic number?

I'm a bit unclear as to what determines neutron scattering lengths, and hence why they can vary so much even between adjacent elements like Fe and Co. I gather it's related to resonant scattering, but I would be very grateful for an account (ideally…
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