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

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
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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.
Step 4: Conclusion
  • The correct answer is C. electron.

Final Answer

The correct answer is C.

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