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Question 1 • Chemistry

In which of these statements are protons, electrons, and neutrons correctly compared?

Answer
A
Quarks are present in protons and neutrons but not in electrons.
B
Quarks are present in neutrons and electrons but not in protons.
C
Quarks are present in protons and electrons but not in neutrons.
D
Quarks are present in protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Explanation

Protons and neutrons are made of quarks: a proton contains two up quarks and one down quark, while a neutron contains one up quark and two down quarks. An electron is an elementary particle and is not made of quarks. Therefore, quarks are present in protons and neutrons but not in electrons.

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