What is the quark designation of a neutron? a. uud. b. ddd. c. uuu. d. udd. e. ucb. What happens to nuclei that have too many...

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What is the quark designation of a neutron?

a.

uud.

b.

ddd.

c.

uuu.

d.

udd.

e.

ucb.

What happens to nuclei that have too many neutrons?

a.

Extra neutrons β+-decay and turn into protons.

b.

Extra neutrons α-decay and leave the nucleus.

c.

Extra neutrons β−-decay and turn into protons.

d.

Extra neutrons n-decay and leave the nucleus.

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aQuarks are believed to be the basic building blocks of protonsneutrons and a wide variety of other heavier particlescollectively called hadrons Just as atoms are primarily composedof different combinations of protons neutrons and electronshadrons are believed to    See Answer
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