nucleus
- noun
- /ˈnjuːkliəs/
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- The atoms in metals, like all atoms, have electrically charged electrons surrounding a nucleus.
- atomic nucleus
- proton-rich nucleus
- nucleus and electrons
Basically you have nuclei and the nuclei repel each other.
- Basically you have nuclei and the nuclei repel each other.
- Atoms leftover after large unstable nuclei are split to release energy.
- You know, an atom is a nucleus with electrons flying around it.
- That creates A heavier nucleus with slightly less mass.
- The tiny particles that orbit the nucleus of atoms, Particles.
- The boron fused with the protons and created helium nuclei which they could measure.
- Hydrogen is the lightest nucleus, it has one proton.
- Hydrogen nucleus has one proton and one electron.
Examples
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Eventually, after emitting a dozen or two of these gammas, the nucleus abruptly loses its deformation.
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The observation of proton pairs coming from the nucleus may have broad interest beyond nuclear physics, Nazarewicz said.
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That creates A heavier nucleus with slightly less mass.
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So you can extract energy from the nucleus of an atom in two ways, right?
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Mr. Preston, do you know what happens if you split an atom at its nucleus?
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Hydrogen has a nucleus with one proton.
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You've heard of the theory to split the nucleus of an atom?
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Lithium is the third simplest element in the universe, with three protons in its nucleus.
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In a hydrogen atom, the nucleus consists of a single proton and no neutrons.
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The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons, which collectively account for most of its mass.
Compounds
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The part of a cell surrounded by a membrane that holds DNA and controls growth and reproduction
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A part inside the brain shaped like a tail that helps control movement and learning
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A large folded group of brain cells in the back part of the brain that helps control movement and balance
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A small part of the brain shaped like an almond that helps control feelings and motivation
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A lens-shaped part of the brain made of gray matter that helps control movements you choose
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Nucleus comes from the Latin word nux, which means 'nut' or 'kernel'. So the atom's nucleus is the tiny 'kernel' at the center that holds protons and neutrons and most of the atom's mass.