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A neutron is a subatomic particle. It has no charge and its mass is approximately equal to that of a&nbsp;[[Proton|proton]] (1.67×10<sup>−27</sup> kg). The number of neutrons that an atom possesses determines neutron number and thus its [[Isotope|isotope]].&nbsp;
A neutron is a subatomic particle. It has no charge and its mass is approximately equal to that of a&nbsp;[[Proton|proton]] (1.67×10<sup>−27</sup> kg). The number of neutrons that an atom possesses determines neutron number and thus its [[Isotope|isotope]].
 
For more information see&nbsp;wiki page on&nbsp;[https://teaching.ncl.ac.uk/bms/wiki/index.php/Neutrons Neutrons]

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A neutron is a subatomic particle. It has no charge and its mass is approximately equal to that of a proton (1.67×10−27 kg). The number of neutrons that an atom possesses determines neutron number and thus its isotope.

For more information see wiki page on Neutrons