Subatomic Particles in Class 9 Science : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Which of the following is true about the electron?

It has a positive charge

It is located in the nucleus

It has a mass equal to that of a proton

It is found in orbitals outside the nucleus

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Correct Answer: D — It is found in orbitals outside the nucleus

Explanation:

Electrons move in orbitals outside the nucleus and carry a negative charge.

What is the mass of a neutron?

1 kg

9.1 × 10^-31 kg

1 amu

0 amu

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Correct Answer: C — 1 amu

Explanation:

A neutron has a mass approximately equal to 1 atomic mass unit (amu).

What is the mass of an electron?

1 amu

1836 amu

1/1836 amu

0 amu

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Correct Answer: C — 1/1836 amu

Explanation:

The mass of an electron is about 1/1836 of the mass of a proton.