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प्रश्न
What is a neutron? State its relative mass and charge.
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उत्तर
A neutron is a subatomic particle denoted by symbol 'n'. It has no net electric charge and has a mass slightly more than that of a proton. The neutron is a neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom. Its relative mass is 1u.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Compare the properties of electrons, protons and neutrons.
A neutron is formed by an electron and a proton combining together. Therefore, it is neutral.
The mass of an electron is about `1/2000` times that of proton.
Name the subatomic particle whose relative charge is : 0
Fill in the blank of the following statement :
If the nucleus of an atom has atomic number 17, mass number 37 and there are 17 electrons outside the nucleus, the number of neutrons in it is __________.
Fill in the blank of the following statement :
The subatomic particle not present in a hydrogen atom is ________
Explain in brief the experimental proof which led to the discovery of –
Neutrons
Which subatomic particles have no charge?
Beryllium + α – rays → Carbon + ______.
The ratio of neutrons in C and Si with respective atomic masses 12 and 28 is ______.
