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Introduction: How can a Physics and Chemistry student easily visualize the resultant charge of a Neutron or Proton? By using a simple educational model that includes Down and Up quarks. Computing the resultant charge requires knowledge of only simple fractions.
Methodology/Theoretical Framework: Color-coded spheres are used to represent Down Quarks, Up Quarks, and Gluons. Desktop model enables student to build respective Baryon (Neutron or Proton).
Results: Students can easily and quickly understand constituents of Baryons-the Neutron or Proton, according to resultant spin of Down and Up quarks, respectively.
Significance: Every physics and chemistry student can easily and quickly build models of Neutrons and Protons, replete with Gluons which carry Strong Nuclear Force allowing charge swapping between quarks, and holding Neutron and Proton together within the diameter of the respective Baryon. Multiple Baryons can be grouped to represent atoms of their respective atomic number.
