Question

What is the primary role of neutrons in an atom?
a) Determine chemical properties
b) Provide electrical charge
c) Add mass and stabilize the nucleus
d) Form chemical bonds

Answer 1

The primary role of neutrons in an atom is:
**c) Add mass and stabilize the nucleus**.

Neutrons contribute to the mass of the atom and help stabilize the nucleus by reducing the repulsive forces between positively charged protons.