The difference between Neutron and Nucleon

When used as nouns, neutron means a subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge, whereas nucleon means one of the subatomic particles of the atomic nucleus, i.e. a proton or a neutron.


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  1. Neutron as a noun (particle):

    A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

  1. Nucleon as a noun:

    One of the subatomic particles of the atomic nucleus, i.e. a proton or a neutron.

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