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Neutrons

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have no electric charge and a mass slightly larger than that of a proton.

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