Question

Atoms are comprised of subatomic particles. Which of the following is a subatomic particle NOT found in the nucleus of an atom?

Answer 1

`\boxed {\boxed {\sf Electrons}}`

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 3 major subatomic particles:

Proton

• Located in the nucleus

Neutron

• Located in the nucleus

Electron

• Surrounding the nucleus in orbitals

Two (protons and neutrons) of the three particles are found in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons are not, they are surrounding the nucleus.