Why are there so many other subatomic particles other than protons, electrons, and neutrons? Where are they found?

Question

I’m fascinated with all these subatomic particles I never even knew existed, and I don’t know what their purpose is, how they’re different from our typical atoms, and where they’re found. Like bosons, leptons, quarks etc.

In: Physics

Answer 1

We didn’t know either….science will never be “finished”.

There will always be: what if we made a more powerful microscope; what if we smashed the atoms harder…..

Scientists discover stuff, this answers some questions but also generates more to be researched