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Three different sub-atomic particles are described below:

Particle X: Uncharged
Particle Y: Present outside the nucleus
Particle Z: Attracts Particle Y
Which statement is true?
X is a neutron, Y is an electron, and Z is a proton.
X is a neutron, Y is a proton, and Z is an electron.
X is a proton, Y is an electron, and Z is a neutron.
X is an electron, Y is a proton, and Z is a neutron.

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The first answer

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Why? Because i got it right on my test.

I didn't copy of the other persons answer.

User Splattne
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Particle x is uncharged. That makes the last 2 wrong. Both electrons and protons have charges.

If y is outside the nucleus, it is an electron. and z must be the proton.

Choose the first answer. <<<<<<=====
User Mickl
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