Structure of Nucleus: Proton & Neutron Arrangement

In summary, the nucleus is the central part of an atom consisting of protons and neutrons. These particles are arranged in a tightly packed formation and are held together by strong nuclear forces. Protons have a positive charge and determine an element's atomic number and chemical properties, while neutrons have no charge and balance out the repulsive forces between protons to stabilize the nucleus. The arrangement of protons and neutrons also plays a crucial role in the stability of the nucleus, as an imbalanced ratio can lead to radioactive decay.
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shivakumar06
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dear sir,
I am curious to know the way protons and neutron are arranged in the nucleus and movement of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.please guide me.
 
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I don't know about your level of knowledge, but you could start with having a look at:

The Particle Adventure - What about the nucleus?
http://particleadventure.org/binding.html

See also the sections below that section, i.e. "Strong", "Color charge", "Quark confinement" etc.
 

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