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Indicate which subatomic particle (proton, neutron, or electron) correctly match

ID: 885472 • Letter: I

Question

Indicate which subatomic particle (proton, neutron, or electron) correctly matches each of the following statements. More than one particle can be used as an answer.

1) Possesses a negative charge.

2) Has no charge.

3) Has a mass slightly less than that of a neutron.

4) Has a charge equal to but opposite in sign to that of an electron.

5) Is not found in the nucleus.

6) Has a positive charge.

7) Can be called a nucleon.

8) Is the heaviest of the three subatomic particles.

9) Has a relative mass of 1836 if the mass of an electron is 1.

10) Has a relative mass of 1839 if the mass of an electron is 1.

Explanation / Answer

1) Possesses a negative charge.   =    electrons

2) Has no charge. = Neutron

3) Has a mass slightly less than that of a neutron. = Proton

4) Has a charge equal to but opposite in sign to that of an electron. = Proton

5) Is not found in the nucleus.   = electrons

6) Has a positive charge.   = Proton

7) Can be called a nucleon. = Neutron(or) Proton

8) Is the heaviest of the three subatomic particles. = Neutron

9) Has a relative mass of 1836 if the mass of an electron is 1. = Proton

10) Has a relative mass of 1839 if the mass of an electron is 1. = Neutron