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Hayfield Chemistry
Atomic Structure - neutrons
Question | Answer |
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What is a neutron? | A neutron is a neutrally charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
Why is the neutron important? | The neutrons help hold together the nucleus |
How do you determine the mass number? | # of neutrons + # of protons = mass number |
How do you determine the number of neutrons if you know the mass number? | # of neutrons = mass number - # of protons |
The neutron, along with the _____________ make up the vast majority of an atom. | proton |
What is the mass of a neutron? | 1 amu |
Where is the nucleus found? | in the nucleus |
Who is credited with discovering the neutron? | James Chadwick |
What is the charge of a neutron? | A neutron has a neutral charge |
What is the responsibility of the neutron? | Neutrons are needed to help hold the nucleus together |