Is it possible to take out electrons, neutrons and/or protons out of an atom?

Question

Since atoms can transfer electrons I'm wondering if you can manually take them out of an atom yourself.

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible to remove protons, neutrons and electrons from atoms.  

In the case of radioactive substances, any of these may be emitted spontaneously in the form of alpha radiation (protons and neutrons), and beta radiation (high speed electrons).

It is also possible to remove these subatomic particles from stable substances.  It does, however, take a tremendous amount of energy to remove protons and neutrons from the nucleus, and they are bound together by the Strong Nuclear Force, which is the strongest known force on the planet.  

Also, when protons are removed from or added to an atom of an element, a different element is formed.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

nope

. we cant do it manully i think

Answer 3

If you mean...in a lab...not using chemistry or electro-chemistry or radio isotopes...Not now, but someday, perhaps.  Obviously, removing proton changes the element.

Now, scientists can manipulate individual atoms on a surface (and spell things...IBM in cobalt being the most memorable so far, but is would be a HUGE leap to overcome electrostatic forces to "go inside" the atom and manipulate it.  Some new physics would be required.  That type of manipulation is done by GeV and TeV energy accelerators like LHC coming on line soon.

I think it is doubtful given our current theories and methodologies, but I have learned never to say "Never".

-Fred