JEE PHYSICS MCQ: NUCLEI

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If a particle is being added to the nucleus of an atom but not changing its chemical properties. Then, these particles are

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Correct option: B

neutrons

Option B (neutrons) is correct because adding neutrons to the nucleus changes the isotope of the atom but does not alter the number of protons, which determines the chemical properties.

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