Are Neutrons Mostly Empty Space Like Black Holes?

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Neutrons, like atoms, contain significant empty space, but they are not fundamentally empty; they are composed of three quarks that maintain a small separation, giving them a measurable volume. The discussion explores the implications of neutron structure in relation to black holes and singularities, suggesting that if a singularity has infinite mass in zero volume, it raises questions about the nature of matter and space. The concept of quantum gravity is mentioned as a potential future framework that could redefine our understanding of volume and mass at these extremes. The conversation also touches on the idea that all matter might be perceived as space due to field interactions. Overall, the relationship between neutrons, black holes, and the nature of space remains a complex and theoretical area of inquiry.
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This is a "Theoretical Question" so go easy on me. Since an atom is mostly empty space is a Neutron also mostly empty space or just space? In other words, in the case of a Neutron star we start with a Star with a diameter of 1,000,000 miles and since the distance ratio between the electron and the nucleus is 100,000 to 1 we end up with a Neutron Star that is 10 miles in diameter. Now if the Neutron has the same empty space ratio, you would expect a Black Hole to have a diameter of 10 miles divided by 100,000 or approximately .528 feet then we get: V = 4/3 x pi x r3 then volume = 0.077 cu/ft. But if a Singularity has Infinite Mass in Zero Volume that would have to mean the Neutron was made up of nothing but space. Or would it maybe be "Quantum gravity will "probably" replace the zero volume of the singularity with some finite volume, but we don't have a theory of quantum gravity yet."?
 
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... But if a Singularity has Infinite Mass in Zero Volume that would have to mean the Neutron was made up of nothing but space. ...?
All matter is essentially space. What we perceive to be "volume" is due to the interactions between fields.

A neutron is not a fundamental particle. Each neutron is made up of three quarks. The quark is believed to be a fundamental particle having zero volume. The three quarks in a nucleon (a proton or neutron) must maintain a small separation from each other, which gives the nucleon a small volume.

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So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks

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