Question

Which statement about an atom is correct?(1 point) Responses The neutron has a negative charge and is found in the nucleus. The neutron has a negative charge and is found in the nucleus. The proton has no charge and is found in the nucleus. The proton has no charge and is found in the nucleus. The neutron has no charge and is found outside of the nucleus. The neutron has no charge and is found outside of the nucleus. The electron has a negative charge and is found outside of the nucleus. The electron has a negative charge and is found outside of the nucleus.

Answer 1

The correct statement about an atom is: The electron has a negative charge and is found outside of the nucleus.

The other statements are incorrect because:

• Neutrons have no charge but are found in the nucleus.
• Protons have a positive charge and are also found in the nucleus.