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Which of the following statements correctly describe subatomic particles? multiple select question. the electrons are located outside the nucleus of an atom. protons are positively charged. the charge on a neutron is equal but opposite to the charge on a proton. the mass of an electron is much smaller than the mass of a proton. a neutron is much heavier than a proton.
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The following statements correctly describe subatomic particles:
The electrons are located outside the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy orbitals, regions of space around the nucleus.
Protons are positively charged. They have a charge of +1.
The mass of an electron is much smaller than the mass of a proton. Protons are approximately 1836 times heavier than electrons.
The incorrect statements are:
The charge on a neutron is equal but opposite to the charge on a proton. Neutrons have no charge (they are neutral).
A neutron is much heavier than a proton. Neutrons and protons have nearly equal masses.
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