Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the charge of a proton?
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Which term is used to describe particles that carry a negative or positive electric charge?
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Atoms
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Ions
C
Molecules
D
Isotopes
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Understand the question is asking for the term that describes particles carrying an electric charge, either negative or positive.
Recall that atoms are neutral particles consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and do not inherently carry a net charge.
Recognize that molecules are groups of atoms bonded together and can be neutral or charged, but the term 'molecule' itself does not specify charge.
Know that isotopes are variants of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, affecting mass but not charge.
Identify that particles carrying a positive or negative charge are called ions, which are atoms or molecules that have lost or gained electrons, resulting in a net charge.
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