How does an atoms life end?

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In summary, the electrostatic or coulomb force keeps the electrons spinning around the nucleus in an atom. Atoms do not die or wear out, but can change form through processes such as decay, fusion, and ionization. The fate of atoms is still not fully understood, but they can potentially be torn apart by the expansion of the universe or by the strong gravitational forces in a black hole. However, atoms are not known to cease to exist.
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The Sun is said to be yellow because we have rough names for all the colours we perceive. Because of our crude sense of light wavelengths we cannot do spectrometric analyse of the light we see. Colour is a matter of psychophysics and not Physics. You could find out about the tristimulus theory of colour vision and find out how it works. (It is not as simple as you may think.) It will not actually tell you 'why', though, but 'how'.

If you have read about QM and how the basics are derived then you must know that there is no answer to the 'why' question. In fact there is no askable 'why' question in QM. There are only connective relationships between quantities.
You may need to put more personal effort into this, rather than expecting someone else to flick a switch of understanding in your brain at your present state of knowledge. This is usually the way, I'm afraid.
 
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sophiecentaur said:
The Sun is said to be yellow because we have rough names for all the colours we perceive. Because of our crude sense of light wavelengths we cannot do spectrometric analyse of the light we see. Colour is a matter of psychophysics and not Physics. You could find out about the tristimulus theory of colour vision and find out how it works. (It is not as simple as you may think.) It will not actually tell you 'why', though, but 'how'.

If you have read about QM and how the basics are derived then you must know that there is no answer to the 'why' question. In fact there is no askable 'why' question in QM. There are only connective relationships between quantities.
You may need to put more personal effort into this, rather than expecting someone else to flick a switch of understanding in your brain at your present state of knowledge. This is usually the way, I'm afraid.

Don't ask 'why' . Interesting advice :approve:

Ok, I will read more and hope that understanding will come to me.
Thank you all for your answers and patience.
 
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sophiecentaur said:
Everyone believes Richard Feinman and here is what he has to say about asking 'why'.

He says, that 'Why?' always brings many other 'whys' with it self.
And your knowledge and understanding, deppends on how many of this 'whys' you can answer.
So 'Why' is maybe the most important question you can ask, because it's answers, expand your knowledge and understanding :approve:
 
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Oh yes. 'Why' is ok to ask as long as you don't expect a definitive answer.
 
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Malverin said:
He says, that 'Why?' always brings many other 'whys' with it self.
And your knowledge and understanding, deppends on how many of this 'whys' you can answer.
So 'Why' is maybe the most important question you can ask, because it's answers, expand your knowledge and understanding :approve:

It might be important, but it's not science:
 
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<h2>1. What is the lifespan of an atom?</h2><p>The lifespan of an atom can vary greatly depending on the type of atom and its surrounding environment. Some atoms, such as radioactive elements, have short lifespans of only a few seconds, while others, such as carbon-14, have longer lifespans of thousands of years.</p><h2>2. How does an atom's life end?</h2><p>An atom's life can end in a few different ways. One possibility is through radioactive decay, where the atom releases energy and particles until it becomes a stable element. Another way is through chemical reactions, where the atom combines with other atoms to form new molecules. Atoms can also be destroyed through high energy collisions, such as in nuclear reactions.</p><h2>3. What happens to an atom after it dies?</h2><p>After an atom's life ends, it becomes a different element or is incorporated into a new molecule. For example, when a carbon-14 atom decays, it becomes a stable nitrogen-14 atom. When an atom is destroyed in a nuclear reaction, its subatomic particles may be released and can potentially form new atoms.</p><h2>4. Can an atom be brought back to life?</h2><p>No, an atom cannot be brought back to life once it has ended. However, the subatomic particles that make up the atom can potentially form new atoms through various processes.</p><h2>5. Are there any factors that can affect an atom's lifespan?</h2><p>Yes, there are several factors that can affect an atom's lifespan. These include the type of atom, its surrounding environment, and any external forces or interactions it may encounter. For example, exposure to high levels of radiation can greatly shorten an atom's lifespan, while stable atoms in a controlled environment can have longer lifespans.</p>

1. What is the lifespan of an atom?

The lifespan of an atom can vary greatly depending on the type of atom and its surrounding environment. Some atoms, such as radioactive elements, have short lifespans of only a few seconds, while others, such as carbon-14, have longer lifespans of thousands of years.

2. How does an atom's life end?

An atom's life can end in a few different ways. One possibility is through radioactive decay, where the atom releases energy and particles until it becomes a stable element. Another way is through chemical reactions, where the atom combines with other atoms to form new molecules. Atoms can also be destroyed through high energy collisions, such as in nuclear reactions.

3. What happens to an atom after it dies?

After an atom's life ends, it becomes a different element or is incorporated into a new molecule. For example, when a carbon-14 atom decays, it becomes a stable nitrogen-14 atom. When an atom is destroyed in a nuclear reaction, its subatomic particles may be released and can potentially form new atoms.

4. Can an atom be brought back to life?

No, an atom cannot be brought back to life once it has ended. However, the subatomic particles that make up the atom can potentially form new atoms through various processes.

5. Are there any factors that can affect an atom's lifespan?

Yes, there are several factors that can affect an atom's lifespan. These include the type of atom, its surrounding environment, and any external forces or interactions it may encounter. For example, exposure to high levels of radiation can greatly shorten an atom's lifespan, while stable atoms in a controlled environment can have longer lifespans.

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