Which statement about an atom is correct?(1 point) Responses:

Question

A: The neutron has no charge and is found outside of the nucleus.
B. The neutron has a negative charge and is found in the nucleus.
C. The proton has no charge and is found in the nucleus.
D. The electron has a negative charge and is found outside of the nucleus.

Answer 1

The correct statement about an atom is:

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

• Neutrons have no charge but are found inside the nucleus (A is incorrect).
• Neutrons have no charge and are found in the nucleus (B is incorrect because neutrons are not negative).
• Protons have a positive charge, not no charge (C is incorrect).