Multiple Choice
Which type of electric charge is carried by a proton in an atom?
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2. Atoms & Elements
The Atom
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Which is a characteristic of the nucleus of an atom?
A
It contains protons and neutrons.
B
It occupies most of the atom's volume.
C
It is surrounded by electrons in fixed orbits.
D
It has a negative charge.
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Recall the basic structure of an atom, which consists of a nucleus and electrons surrounding it.
Understand that the nucleus is the central part of the atom and contains subatomic particles called protons and neutrons.
Remember that protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge (neutral), and electrons have a negative charge.
Recognize that the nucleus occupies a very small volume compared to the entire atom, which is mostly empty space where electrons are found.
Conclude that the nucleus has a positive charge overall due to the protons, and it contains both protons and neutrons, but not electrons.
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