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Which statement about an atom is correct?

The electron has a negative charge and is found outside of the nucleus.

The neutron has a negative charge and is found in the nucleus.

The neutron has no charge and is found outside of the nucleus.

The proton has no charge and is found in the nucleus.

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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:

  • The neutron has no charge and is found in the nucleus (not negative and in the nucleus).
  • The neutron has no charge and is not found outside of the nucleus (it's located in the nucleus).
  • The proton has a positive charge (not no charge) and is found in the nucleus.