Question

Neutrons, protons, electrons are known as subatomic particles explain why that is?

Answer 1

Together, they constitute an atom, so they are called sub-atomic particles, where neutrons & protons reside under the nucleus whereas electrons revolve outside the nucleus 

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Answer 2

Particles that are smaller than the atom are called subatomic particles. The three main subatomic particles that form an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. The center of the atom is called the nucleus.