Question

Which of the following is true about the neutrons of an atom?

A. The neutrons of an atom are the only subatomic particles that are involved in the interaction between two atoms.

B. The neutrons do not affect the mass or stability of an atom's nucleus, but they are involved in most interactions between two atoms.

C. The neutrons do not affect how the atom interacts with other atoms, but they do have an effect on the mass and stability of the nucleus.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer is C. Neutrons do not affect how atoms bond due to their neutral charge which makes it so that they don't affect the movement of electrons at all (chemical reactions occur when electrons are transferred/shared). Neutrons due however have a mass similar to that of a proton which means they contribute to the mass of the atom. Neutrons also effect the stability of the nucleas as shown in atoms that have radioactive isotopes. I hope this helps. Let me know if anything is unclear.