Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly describes the differences between protons and electrons in terms of their charges and locations?
2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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Which subatomic particle is found in the nucleus and has a positive charge?
A
Neutron
B
Proton
C
Electron
D
Positron
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Identify the subatomic particles listed: neutron, proton, electron, and positron.
Recall the basic properties of each subatomic particle: Neutrons are neutral, protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and positrons are positively charged but are antimatter counterparts of electrons.
Focus on the location of these particles: Neutrons and protons are found in the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus.
Determine which particle in the nucleus has a positive charge: Since protons are positively charged and located in the nucleus, they fit the criteria.
Conclude that the subatomic particle found in the nucleus with a positive charge is the proton.
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