Questions: Select the correct answer.
Which subatomic particle has negligible mass and travels around outside the nucleus?
A. proton
B. neutron
C. electron
D. orbital
Transcript text: Select the correct answer.
Which subatomic particle has negligible mass and travels around outside the nucleus?
A. proton
B. neutron
C. electron
D. orbital
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the subatomic particles
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus and have significant mass.
Electrons travel around the nucleus and have negligible mass.
Step 2: Analyze the options
Option A: Proton - has significant mass and is located in the nucleus.
Option B: Neutron - has significant mass and is located in the nucleus.
Option C: Electron - has negligible mass and travels around the nucleus.
Option D: Orbital - is a region where electrons are likely to be found, not a particle.
Step 3: Select the correct answer
The subatomic particle with negligible mass that travels around outside the nucleus is the electron.