Neutron

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It has no electric charge and a mass similar to that of a proton.

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Where are neutrons located in an atom?

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Neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom, along with protons.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no electric charge; it is neutral.

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How do neutrons differ from protons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles, while protons have a positive charge.

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What is the mass of a neutron compared to a proton?

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The mass of a neutron is approximately equal to the mass of a proton.

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What role do neutrons play in the nucleus of an atom?

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Neutrons help to stabilize the nucleus by offsetting the repulsive forces between positively charged protons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?

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To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number (number of protons) from the atomic mass (rounded to the nearest whole number).

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What is isotopes?

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Isotopes are variants of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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Give an example of an isotope.

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Carbon-12 and Carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon; they both have 6 protons but differ in the number of neutrons.