Argon 40
Nuclear structure of

Argon 36 

(stable). Move mouse on image for Argon 40 nuclear structure (stable)

Blue toruses = 36 protons
Red toruses = 18 nuclear electrons

Atomic number of Ar (18) = protons (36) - nuclear electrons (18)

The central rod of Ar36 analogous with Carbon 12 (stable) nucleus. Ar36 = C12 + 6 alpha particles

The central rod of Ar38i analogous with Carbon 14 (half life = 5700 y) nucleus. Ar38i = C14 + 6 alpha particles


Structure of nuclei of elements
Torus model of photon and atoms
Nuclear properties


Sulfur 32 nucleus Calcium 40 nucleus

Ar36Ar38i

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