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? asked in Science & MathematicsAstronomy & Space · 10 years ago

Do neutron stars consist of atoms or just neutrons?

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  • 10 years ago
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    Here goes - mostly neutrons.

    This is because, in a neutron star, the immense pressure of gravity forces orbiting electrons to be pushed into their proton counterparts. The charges 1 and -1 make 0, and the amount of protons and electrons is roughly equal, meaning the resultant particles are neutral. There will be few atoms left, however, scientists think, probably on the surface.

    Hope this has helped

  • 10 years ago

    Mostly neutrons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_star#Structur...

    But certainly virtually no atoms; the pressure is just to high to allow atoms to retain stability for extended periods of time.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Mostly Neutrons....Oh, somebody already said that.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    no-one really really knows !!

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