Question

Identify the following subatomic particles:(a) The number of these in the nucleus is equal to the atomic number(b) The particle that is not found in the nucleus(c) The particle that has no electrical charge(d) The particle that has a much lower mass than the others subatomic particles

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Proton

b. Electron

c. Neutron

d. Electron

Explanation:

a. The atomic number of an atom or "Z" is equal to the total number of protons present in the nucleus.

b. There are 3 subatomic particles: Neutron, Proton, and Electron. Protons and Neutrons are present in the nucleus whereas Electron is present in the shells or orbitals around the nucleus.

c. Neutrons have no charge, electrons are negatively charged and protons have positive charges in them.

d. Neutrons and protons are almost of same mass whereas electrons are of lower mass than them.