Textbook Question
Determine whether each of the following statements is true or false. b. Every atom of a given element has the same number of protons.
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Subatomic Particles
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Which of the following statements is true?
A
Atoms contain an equal number of protons and neutrons.
B
Protons, found in the nucleus of an atom, have no net charge.
C
Electrons, found outside the nucleus, have a positive charge.
D
Neutrons, found in the nucleus, have a neutral charge.
E
Protons, neutrons, and electrons all have similar masses.
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Identify the basic subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus, while electrons orbit the nucleus.
Understand the charge of each subatomic particle: protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge (neutral).
Compare the masses of the subatomic particles: protons and neutrons have similar masses, which are significantly larger than the mass of electrons.
Evaluate each statement: Check if the statement about protons having no net charge is true or false based on their known positive charge.
Assess the statement about neutrons: Confirm that neutrons are indeed neutral, which means they have no charge, making this statement true.
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