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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
Name the three sub-atomic particles of an atom.
The mass of an electron is about `1/2000` times that of proton.
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 __________.
Name the element which does not contain any neutrons in its nucleus.
Write down the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom having atomic number 17 and mass number 37.
State the number of neutrons in each of the atoms A to E. Also state which of the atoms A to E is a metal.

What is the charge of a neutron?
Write the properties of neutrons.
The stability of the nucleus is determined by the Neutron – Proton ratio.
The ratio of neutrons in C and Si with respective atomic masses 12 and 28 is ______.
