Which statement matches a subatomic particle with its charge?

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Subatomic particles have distinct electric charges: protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons have no net charge. The neutron’s neutrality means it does not respond to electric fields, which is a defining characteristic. A positron is the antimatter partner of the electron and carries a positive charge.

So, the statement that a neutron has no charge correctly describes its fundamental property. The other statements describe the charges of other particles (proton is positive, electron is negative, positron is positive), which are true for those particles, but the clear match highlighting neutrality is what the option emphasizes.