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Manipal MET2016PhysicsNuclear Physics

Particle which can be added to the nucleus of an atom without changing its chemical properties are

Options

  1. Aneutrons
  2. Belectrons
  3. Cprotons
  4. D-particle

Correct answer

A. neutrons

Step-by-step solution

Neutrons, as they are neutral particles.

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