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Question 3 • Physical Science

What is the main difference between protons and neutrons?

Answer
A
Protons have an electrical charge, but neutrons have no charge.
B
Protons have a much larger volume than neutrons.
C
Protons have a much smaller mass than neutrons.
D
Protons make up the nucleus, but neutrons orbit around the nucleus.

Explanation

A proton has a positive electrical charge, while a neutron has no electrical charge. Both particles are found in the atom’s nucleus, and their masses are very similar, so the key difference is their charge. The correct choice is D, “Protons have an electrical charge, but neutrons have no charge.”

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