Question

The part of an atom that would be found outside the nucleus is the _______. A. electron B. positron C. neutron D. proton

Answer 1

Let's go through the incorrect answers, the positron doesn't exist so eliminate B, the Neutron is housed inside the nucleus eliminate that. The D proton is also inside the nucleus. Since the electron is positivily charged it is housed outside the nucleus

Answer 2

The answer would be A, an electron is found outside of the nucleus.