Is a neutron a baryon?
Yes, a neutron is a baryon.
Any particle made up of an odd number of quarks is a baryon. A neutron is made of three quarks in total – one up quark and two down quarks – so a neutron is a type of baryon.

Yes, a neutron is a baryon.
Any particle made up of an odd number of quarks is a baryon. A neutron is made of three quarks in total – one up quark and two down quarks – so a neutron is a type of baryon.
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