Question
Two different sub-atomic particles are described below:
Particle X: No charge
Particle Y: Outside the nucleus
Which statement is true? (5 points)
a
X is a neutron and Y is an electron.
b
X is a neutron and Y is a proton.
c
X is a proton and Y is an electron.
d
X is an electron and Y is a proton.
Particle X: No charge
Particle Y: Outside the nucleus
Which statement is true? (5 points)
a
X is a neutron and Y is an electron.
b
X is a neutron and Y is a proton.
c
X is a proton and Y is an electron.
d
X is an electron and Y is a proton.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**a**
X is a neutron and Y is an electron.
Explanation:
- Particle X is described as having "no charge," which corresponds to a neutron. Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom and have no electrical charge.
- Particle Y is described as being "outside the nucleus," which corresponds to an electron. Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.
**a**
X is a neutron and Y is an electron.
Explanation:
- Particle X is described as having "no charge," which corresponds to a neutron. Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom and have no electrical charge.
- Particle Y is described as being "outside the nucleus," which corresponds to an electron. Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.