Textbook Question
Which statements completed with a to e will be true and which will be false? An atom of N compared to an atom of Li has a larger (greater)c. number of protons
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4. Atoms and Elements
Subatomic Particles (Simplified)
Multiple Choice
In atomic structure, what type of electric charge does a proton have?
A
Positive charge
B
Variable charge depending on the element
C
No charge (neutral)
D
Negative charge
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the basic components of an atom: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Understand that protons are subatomic particles located in the nucleus of an atom.
Remember that each proton carries a fundamental unit of electric charge.
Identify the type of charge associated with a proton, which is opposite to the charge of an electron.
Conclude that a proton has a positive electric charge.
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