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where is a neutron located within an atom?
a. in the nucleus of the atom
b. in the cloud around the nucleus
c. with other neutrons spread evenly throughout the atom
d. anywhere within the atom
Atoms consist of a nucleus (containing protons and neutrons) and electrons in a cloud around the nucleus. Neutrons are located in the nucleus. Option B is where electrons are. Option C is incorrect as neutrons are in the nucleus, not spread evenly. Option D is too vague; neutrons have a specific location (the nucleus).
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A. In the nucleus of the atom