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Which of the following statements correctly describe subatomic particles? multiple select question. the mass of an electron is much smaller than the mass of a proton. the charge on a neutron is equal but opposite to the charge on a proton. a neutron is much heavier than a proton. the electrons are located outside the nucleus of an atom. protons are positively charged.
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The following statements correctly describe subatomic particles:
The mass of an electron is much smaller than the mass of a proton. (Electrons have a mass of approximately 9.11 x 10^-31 kg, while protons have a mass of approximately 1.67 x 10^-27 kg.)
The charge on a neutron is equal but opposite to the charge on a proton. (Protons have a +1 charge, and neutrons have a 0 charge.)
The electrons are located outside the nucleus of an atom. (Electrons occupy energy levels or orbitals that surround the nucleus.)
Protons are positively charged.
A neutron is much heavier than a proton is incorrect. Neutrons and protons have very similar masses.
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