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

Question

• 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 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 about an atom is:

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

The other statements are incorrect:

• Neutrons have no charge but are found inside the nucleus.
• Neutrons do not have a negative charge; they are neutral.
• Protons have a positive charge, not no charge, and are also found in the nucleus.