Splitting the atom: Why saying who was first is complex
In simple terms, that assertion is correct, but for those with an expertise in the field, the longer answer to who did it ...
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Trump claims U.S. "split the atom." New Zealand says that's not true.
A small town mayor in New Zealand has picked a nuclear fight with Donald Trump, after the freshly sworn-in U.S. president heaped praise on American scientists for splitting the atom. The mayor of ...
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The Atom Builder Guide to Building a Stable Atom
When building an atom, pay close attention to the particles' electrical charges. Protons have a charge of +1. Electrons have a charge of -1. Neutrons are neutral, as its name implies. A stable ...
Trump Claimed Americans ‘Split the Atom’—New Zealanders Would Like to Have a Word
In his Inaugural Address, Trump credited Americans with splitting the atom, an achievement credited by many to pioneering physicist Ernest Rutherford of New Zealand.