Multiple Choice
A positively charged particle in an atom is the:
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4. Atoms and Elements
Subatomic Particles (Simplified)
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In an atom, the negatively charged subatomic particles are called what?
A
Neutrons
B
Protons
C
Electrons
D
Nucleons
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Recall that an atom is composed of three main subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Understand the charges associated with each particle: protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge (neutral), and electrons have a negative charge.
Identify the particle with a negative charge, which is the electron.
Note that nucleons refer collectively to protons and neutrons, which are found in the nucleus and do not carry a negative charge.
Therefore, the negatively charged subatomic particles in an atom are called electrons.
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