Particles which can be added to the nucleus of an atom without changing its chemical properties are called

neutrons

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electrons

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protons

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alpha particles

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Solution

The correct option is A neutrons
When neutrons are added to nucleus of an atom its chemical properties remains unchanged because atomic number of particle remains same. But when electron, proton or alpha particles are added atomic number changes so chemical properties changes.

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