Question

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

Answer 1

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

Here’s a breakdown of the other statements for clarification:

1. The neutron has no charge and is found outside of the nucleus. (Incorrect - neutrons are neutral but are located inside the nucleus.)
2. The neutron has a negative charge and is found in the nucleus. (Incorrect - neutrons are neutral, not negatively charged, and they are in the nucleus.)
3. The proton has no charge and is found in the nucleus. (Incorrect - protons have a positive charge and are found in the nucleus.)

So the only correct option related to atomic structure is regarding the electron.