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What is a neutron in an atom?

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Updated: 11/24/2022

The neutron is a subatomic particle with no net electric charge and a mass slightly larger than that of a proton.

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CAN AN ATOM EXIST WITHOUTA NEUTRON?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron

Is a neutron smaller than an atom?

Yes, a neutron is smaller than an atom. Neutrons are subatomic particles found within the nucleus of an atom, along with protons, and are about the same size as protons. Atoms consist of a nucleus made up of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in orbit.

What part of an atom determines the isotope of an atom?

Neutron

CAN YOU HAVE AN element WITHOUT A NEUTRON?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron

What particle of an atom is not electrically charge?

The neutron - found in the nucleus of the atom. Protons (in the nucleus) have a positive charge, electrons (orbiting the nucleus) have a negative charge.

Related Questions

Where do you find a neutron in a atom?

you can find the neutron in the center of an atom.

What is smaller an atom or an atom's neutron?

The neutron is a part of the atom, therefore it is smaller.

Can a atom exist without a neutron?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron

CAN ATOM EXIST WITHOUT NEUTRON?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron

CAN AN ATOM EXIST WITHOUTA NEUTRON?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron

How can a charged atom attract a neutron?

A neutron has no charge, so a charged atom (ion) cannot attract a neutron.

CANAN ATOM EXIST WITHOUT NEUTRON?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron

Does a neutron atom have as many neutrons as electrons?

There is no such thing as a neutron atom. A neuton is a particle that exists within the nucleus of an atom.

What is the heaviest particle in atom?

This particle is the neutron.

Does a hydrogen atom have a neutron in its nucleus?

No, a hydrogen atom does not have a neutron in its nucleus. A hydrogen atom consists of only one proton in its nucleus.

Is a neutron smaller than an atom?

Yes, a neutron is smaller than an atom. Neutrons are subatomic particles found within the nucleus of an atom, along with protons, and are about the same size as protons. Atoms consist of a nucleus made up of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in orbit.

Where is the neutron on an element?

The neutron is found inside the nucleus of the atom.

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