killza Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Oct 4, 2005 #1 isn't it possible to split particles beyound elements and nucleas? can the splitting go on forever and ever?
isn't it possible to split particles beyound elements and nucleas? can the splitting go on forever and ever?
mathman Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 8,130 Reaction score 575 Oct 5, 2005 #2 Atoms consist of nuclei and electrons. Nuclei consist of protons and neutrons (except H1). Protons and neutrons consist of quarks and gluons. Current theory has electrons, quarks, and gluons as fundamental (no more splitting).
Atoms consist of nuclei and electrons. Nuclei consist of protons and neutrons (except H1). Protons and neutrons consist of quarks and gluons. Current theory has electrons, quarks, and gluons as fundamental (no more splitting).