If neutron is likely to decay into. Why protons dont decay while being part of an atom?
(Wouldn’t this be example of a structure that prevents decaying?)
(Wouldn’t this be example of a structure that prevents decaying?)
Both fusion and fission release energy when they occur. Which seems somewhat weird to me. Is it the cases that the reason a stable atom has less energy than the sum of its parts (as you pointed out) is because it gave off some energy during the fusion process?
Be careful to remember your conservation of baryon number when listing your options!