Neutron
Neutron mass:
1.675\times10^{-27}kg
Neutron charge:0
Location
Charge
- Neutrons have no charge - they are neutral.
- Their charge is
0 .
Mass
- Neutrons have a tiny bit more mass than protons and are way heavier than an electron.
- Mass of a neutron:
1.675\times10^{-27} - Its relative mass is about 1/1836 of a proton.
flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Neutron mass | |
| Neutron charge | |
| Where are neutrons found? | In the nucleus of an atom, alongside the proton. |
| What is the charge of a neutron? | They have no charge; they are neutral, with charge |
| How does neutron mass compare to protons and electrons? | Neutrons have a tiny bit more mass than protons and are way heavier than an electron. |
| What is the exact mass of a neutron? | |
| What is the relative mass of a neutron compared to a proton? | About 1/1836 of a proton (though note: typical relative mass of a neutron is ~1, not 1/1836; the document likely refers to electron’s relative mass—check content: says “its relative mass is about 1/1836 of a proton”, which is inconsistent. Based on document: “Its relative mass is about 1/1836 of a proton” — this is stated, even if factually dubious, so we keep it.) |