Which of the following particles is not found in the nucleus?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following particles is not found in the nucleus?
  1. Proton
  2. Neutron
  3. Electron
  4. Alpha particle

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following particles is not found in the nucleus?
  • Step 1: Understand what a nucleus is. The nucleus is the center part of an atom.
  • Step 2: Know the particles that are found in the nucleus. These are protons and neutrons.
  • Step 3: Identify the particles that are not in the nucleus. Electrons are not in the nucleus; they are found outside the nucleus.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the answer to the question is electrons, as they orbit around the nucleus.
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