Questions: Both are in the nucleus of the atom and they both have the relative mass of 1
Transcript text: Both are in the nucleus of the atom and they both have the relative mass of 1
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding the Properties of Protons and Neutrons
Protons and neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They are collectively known as nucleons. Both protons and neutrons have similar masses, which are approximately 1 atomic mass unit (amu) each.
Step 2: Analyzing the Given Options
The first option suggests that both protons and neutrons have 1 high-energy electron and different elements. This is incorrect because protons and neutrons do not contain electrons; electrons are separate subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus.
The second option states that both have alpha particles and a relative mass of 2. This is incorrect because alpha particles are a type of particle consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, not individual protons or neutrons.
The third option correctly states that both protons and neutrons are in the nucleus of the atom and have a relative mass of 1. This aligns with the known properties of protons and neutrons.
Final Answer
The correct statement is: Both are in the nucleus of the atom and they both have the relative mass of 1.
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