what is the reason why neutron is called as such?

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2007-02-08 02:15:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Because it has a neutral electrical charge. As opposed to an electron, which has a negative charge, and a proton, which has a positive charge.

2007-02-08 02:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because, a proton has a positive charge, and an electron has a negative charge. A neutron has no charge, and the name resembles that. Neutral charge.

2007-02-08 02:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Bluekillzu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is a particle without a charge, so therefore, it is neutral. Hence the name.

2007-02-08 02:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by togashiyokuni2001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

because it comes from the planet neuter.

no, really.

2007-02-08 02:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋