Neutron
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A neutron is a subatomic particle with a mass of 1.008 664 915 amu (slightly greater than a proton) and carrying zero electrical charge. Neutrons are found in the nuclei of atoms, and variation in the number of neutrons in the nucleus determines the particular isotope of the element.
Neutrons consist of three quarks (one up, two down) and therefore belong to the baryon family.
