Neutron particles are described as which of the following?

• A. Electrons ejected from atoms during ionization.
• B. Charged particles emitted during nuclear decay.
• C. Neutrons ejected from the nucleus of an atom.
• D. Photons emitted by hot objects.

Answer: (C)

Neutrons are neutral, uncharged particles that reside in the nucleus and have roughly the same mass as a proton. They can be released from the nucleus in certain nuclear reactions, such as fission, so describing them as “neutrons ejected from the nucleus” fits their nature and behavior. The other descriptions refer to electrons (ejected during ionization), charged particles (like protons or other charged fragments), or photons (light emitted by hot objects), none of which are neutrons.