What is Positronium?
Q: What is Positronium?
A: Positronium is an exotic atom made of one positron and one electron that are bonded together.
Q: How does the structure of Positronium differ from that of a Hydrogen atom?
A: In Positronium, the positron replaces a proton that would normally be present in a Hydrogen atom.
Q: Is Positronium stable?
A: No, Positronium is unstable and only exists for a few nanoseconds after it is created.
Q: What happens to Positronium after it is created?
A: The positron and the electron collide, destroying the Positronium and forming two gamma rays.
Q: What is the name given to atoms made of a particle and its antiparticle?
A: Atoms made of a particle and its antiparticle are called oniums.
Q: Does both positron and the electron in Positronium stay in the same orbital?
A: Yes, both positron and the electron in Positronium stay in the same orbital.
Q: What is the result of Positronium's destruction?
A: Two gamma rays are formed as a result of Positronium's destruction.
