Atom of Singularity: Black Holes & Hydrogen Atoms

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The discussion centers on the composition of singularities within black holes, emphasizing that they are not primarily composed of hydrogen atoms. Instead, the fusion reactions occurring in black holes lead to infinitely dense states of matter that defy conventional atomic structure. The singularity is a theoretical construct predicted by general relativity, while quantum theory challenges this notion, indicating that no known atoms or sub-atomic particles can survive the formation of black holes. The true nature of matter within a black hole remains largely unknown.

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What type of atom is a singularity primarily composed of? Hydrogen? So the fusion reactions in black holes lead to infinitely dense hydrogen atoms?
 
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Theoretically, no atoms can survive the process by which BHs are created, nor even sub-atomic particles. The centers of black holes are made of very exotic forms of matter.
 
The singularity of a black hole is a prediction of general relativity. Quantum theory says it can't be so. No one really knows what goes on inside a black hole.
 

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