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How many neutrons are in a hydrogen atom?

A. one

B. two

C. three

D. nothing

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

A hydrogen atom typically consists of one proton and one electron.

Most hydrogen atoms have no neutrons; they only contain a proton in their nucleus.

However, hydrogen has isotopes like deuterium and tritium that contain neutrons:

Deuterium has one neutron, and Tritium has two neutrons.

Since the question is about the standard hydrogen atom, which does not have any neutrons, Option D is correct.

This Question Belongs to Physics GK Chapter Wise >> Modern Physics

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  1. Jaweria Noreen
    Jaweria Noreen:
    2 years ago

    Why there is no neutron in hydrogen?

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