Standard model of matter

Question 1

Role of neutrons

Answer 1

Seperate protons in the nucleus to decrease repelling force

More protons = more neutrons (stabilize)

Question 2

How many basic particles or fermions are there?

Answer 2

12 basic

6 quarks - up, down, bottom, strnage and charm

6 leptons- electrons, electron neutrino, muon, muon neutrino, tau and tau neutrino)

Question 3

What are the 4 basic force carriers called

Answer 3

Bosons