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Neutron

usgb/ˈnuːtrɑːn/Volume
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Chargeless Particle

Neutron has no charge, unlike protons (positive) and electrons (negative), which is essential in balancing an atom.

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Since it's chargeless, a neutron doesn't influence the atom's electricity.
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Chemical Reactions

Neutrons do not typically affect chemical reactions because they don't interact electrically.

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A reaction depends on electron sharing, not on neutrons.
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Not Found Alone

Free neutrons are rare as they're unstable alone, they're usually found in atoms' nuclei.

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A free neutron can decay without being in a nucleus.
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