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A neutron is a [[Subatomic particle|subatomic particle]]. It has no charge and its mass is approximately equal to that of a [[Proton|proton]] (1.67×10<sup>−27</sup> kg). The number of neutrons that an [[Atom|atom]] possesses determines neutron number and thus its [[Isotope|isotope]]. It occupies the nucleus of an atom along with another subatomic particle - the proton, where they majority of the mass of an atom is found. | A neutron is a [[Subatomic particle|subatomic particle]]. It has no charge and its mass is approximately equal to that of a [[Proton|proton]] (1.67×10<sup>−27</sup> kg). The number of neutrons that an [[Atom|atom]] possesses determines neutron number and thus its [[Isotope|isotope]]. It occupies the nucleus of an atom along with another subatomic particle - the [[proton|proton]], where they majority of the mass of an [[atom|atom]] is found. | ||
For more information see wiki page on [[Neutrons|Neutrons]] | For more information see wiki page on [[Neutrons|Neutrons]] | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 20 October 2016
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. It occupies the nucleus of an atom along with another subatomic particle - the proton, where they majority of the mass of an atom is found.
For more information see wiki page on Neutrons