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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|proton]] (1.67×10<sup>−27</sup> kg). The number of neutrons that an atom possesses determines neutron number and thus its [[Isotope|isotope]]. | 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]]. | ||
For more information see wiki page on [ | For more information see wiki page on [[Neutrons|Neutrons]] | ||
Revision as of 04:26, 24 October 2014
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