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How does beta decay release an electron(or a positron) from a nucleus which consists only of a proton and neutrons?

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Is there really a infinitesimally small(but still non-zero) chance that I could tunnel through the chair I'm sitting on?

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The scene in Iron Man where he blew up a tank with just a tiny missile- is that even possible without it being an actual nuclear warhead?

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How can a compound like chlorine trifluoride(ClF3) exist, bonding-wise?

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How does beta decay release an electron(or a positron) from a nucleus which consists only of a proton and neutrons?	46
Is there really a infinitesimally small(but still non-zero) chance that I could tunnel through the chair I'm sitting on?	2
The scene in Iron Man where he blew up a tank with just a tiny missile- is that even possible without it being an actual nuclear warhead?	1
How can a compound like chlorine trifluoride(ClF3) exist, bonding-wise?	1