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I couldn't really simulate this in my brain, What will happen when atoms are compressed up to an infinite level ( extreamly great presure ) Will the atoms split up? if so what will the product be?
mubashirmansoor said:I couldn't really simulate this in my brain, What will happen when atoms are compressed up to an infinite level ( extreamly great presure ) Will the atoms split up? if so what will the product be?
mrjeffy321 said:My understanding is that when you compress the atom so much, the electrons and protons combine to form a neutron and a neutrino, this neutrino flies off into space and leaves the neutron behind in the star,
However, I have also read (in a more reliable source) that free neutrons will naturally decay to form a proton, electron and antineutrino.At the very high pressures involved in this collapse, it is energetically favorable to combine protons and electrons to form neutrons plus neutrinos. The neutrinos escape after scattering a bit and helping the supernova happen, and the neutrons settle down to become a neutron star, with neutron degeneracy managing to oppose gravity.
mubashirmansoor said:I couldn't really simulate this in my brain, What will happen when atoms are compressed up to an infinite level ( extreamly great presure ) Will the atoms split up? if so what will the product be?
Compression of atoms refers to the process of reducing the space between atoms, causing them to come closer together. This can be achieved through various means, such as applying pressure or increasing temperature.
Compression can significantly affect atoms by changing their physical and chemical properties. As atoms are compressed, their density increases, and they may become more reactive or unstable. The behavior of compressed atoms also depends on the type of atoms and the degree of compression.
When atoms are compressed, their potential energy increases. This is because the distance between the atoms decreases, and they are pulled closer together by stronger forces. This energy can manifest as heat, which can be harnessed for various applications.
No, atoms cannot be compressed infinitely. As atoms are compressed, they eventually reach a point where the repulsive forces between them become too strong, causing them to resist further compression. This limit is known as the atomic packing factor.
The compression of atoms has various practical applications in industries such as material science, energy production, and pharmaceuticals. For example, compressed atoms can be used to produce energy in nuclear reactors and create new materials with unique properties.