Question

Which of the following is a component of a proton?

up quark
neutron
electron
gluon

Answer 1

up quark

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

up quark

Step-by-step explanation:

• An atom is the smallest particle of element that can take part in a chemical reaction. It consists of subatomic particles; electrons, neutrons and protons.
• Electrons are found in the energy levels while protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus.

• A proton is made up of three parts namely;

1. Two up quarks
2. One down quark, and
3. The gluons

• The gluons are parts in which the quarks exchange, and this is how the strong nuclear forces works to keen them from getting out.