Neutron

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An uncharged particle in the nucleus of an atom

Real World Example

Imagine being in a room full of people who are all talking and expressing opinions, and you're the only one just listening quietly, not taking a side. This situation is similar to a neutron, which resides in the nucleus of an atom without having a charge, unlike protons and electrons that have positive and negative charges, respectively. Just as your neutral presence in the room helps maintain a balance without contributing to the noise or conflict, a neutron helps stabilize the nucleus by not influencing the electric forces that protons and electrons engage in.

Practice Version

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