Multiple Choice
Which statement is true about a proton and an electron?
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4. Atoms and Elements
Subatomic Particles (Simplified)
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In a simplified model of the atom, which subatomic particle has a positive charge?
A
Nucleus
B
Neutron
C
Electron
D
Proton
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Recall that an atom consists of three main subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Understand the charges associated with each particle: protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge (they are neutral).
Recognize that the nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons, but the positive charge specifically comes from the protons.
Identify that the neutron, being neutral, does not contribute to the positive charge, and the electron, being negatively charged, does not have a positive charge.
Conclude that the subatomic particle with a positive charge in the simplified atomic model is the proton.
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