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In summary, people are arguing about the Periodic Table. Some people think that neutronium should be an element, while other people think that quarks should be the element at zero. There is also disagreement about where neutronium should be on the periodic table. Some people think that it should be at element +1/3, +2/3, -1/3 and -2/3, while other people think that it should be at element zero. People are also arguing about the shell energy state of neutronium. Some people think that it has one electron in its valance shell, while other people think that it has zero electrons in its valance shell.
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I'm not sure what you mean...
 
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Some of the things they are arguing about are:
What chemical symbol does neutronium have on the periodic table?
How many electrons are in its valance shell?
Where is its position on the periodic table?
Should we use the "Chemical Galaxy" periodic table? (have you heard of this?)
Should we call it "nilnilnilnilium?"

People are citing sources like "Slate" (http://slate.com) and people's personal Yahoo and MSN websites.
 
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'Neutronium' is a hypothetical state of matter that can only exist [by any known physics] under the influence of extreme gravity - like in a neutron star. It is not an element, it has no electrons [they are crushed out of existence], it's just a messy smear of elementary particles [mostly neutrons] that are forced to coexist in unnaturally cramped quarters.
 
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Chronos said:
it has no electrons [they are crushed out of existence]
Actually, if you think about it, they (electrons) are chrushed into its existence...:confused:

But, yes, I agree with your whole comment. The periodic table was "designed" to show the elements and to show electron configurations to help understand how the elements can combine, usually at the outer (lowest energy state) shell, with other elements to form the various compounds.

As an example, someone should go find a graphic showing a water molecule; it isn't just one H2O, it is several sharing electron shells with an actual volumn of "empty" in the center. This is why you can mix one exact liter of water with one exact liter of (pure) alcohol and the final measurement will always be less than two liters. The alcohol molecules actually fit inside the water molecules...:eek:

If all states of matter were to have a place on the periodic table, including hypothetical Neutronium as element "zero", then where would Quarks go?? As elements +1/3, +2/3, -1/3 and -2/3 ?? Probably not.


EDIT: No, I didn't forget fission, where heavy elements uncombine to form lighter elements, such as vaporized Japanese buildings.
OOPS! Was I wrong on the shell energy state?...:confused:
 
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1. What is neutronium?

Neutronium is a hypothetical substance made up entirely of neutrons, which are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of atoms. It is believed to be the densest material in the universe, with estimates of its density ranging from 10^17 to 10^18 kg/m^3.

2. How is neutronium different from other types of matter?

Unlike other forms of matter, such as solids, liquids, and gases, neutronium does not have a distinct surface or shape. It is also incredibly dense, with a teaspoon of neutronium estimated to weigh as much as a mountain on Earth.

3. What are the properties of neutronium?

The properties of neutronium are still largely unknown and the subject of ongoing research. However, it is believed to have a very strong gravitational pull due to its extreme density, and it may also have magnetic and electric properties.

4. Why is neutronium important in astrophysics and cosmology?

Neutronium is important in astrophysics and cosmology because it is thought to be the main component of neutron stars, which are extremely dense stellar objects that are formed from the collapse of massive stars. By studying neutronium, scientists can gain a better understanding of the formation and behavior of neutron stars.

5. Is neutronium a stable substance?

Neutronium is not a stable substance in the sense that it cannot exist in our everyday environment. It requires incredibly high pressures, such as those found in the core of a neutron star, to form and maintain its unique properties. However, it is believed to be stable within these extreme conditions.

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