Multiple Choice
Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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What is the difference between a proton and a positively charged hydrogen ion (H⁺)?
A
A proton has a negative charge, while a positively charged hydrogen ion has a positive charge.
B
A proton is larger in size compared to a positively charged hydrogen ion.
C
A proton is a complete atom, while a positively charged hydrogen ion is a subatomic particle.
D
A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus, while a positively charged hydrogen ion is a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron.
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Understand that a proton is a subatomic particle with a positive charge, found in the nucleus of an atom.
Recognize that a hydrogen atom consists of one proton and one electron. When it loses its electron, it becomes a positively charged hydrogen ion (H⁺).
Note that a positively charged hydrogen ion (H⁺) is essentially a proton, as it is a hydrogen atom that has lost its only electron.
Clarify that the statement 'A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus, while a positively charged hydrogen ion is a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron' is correct because it accurately describes the relationship between a proton and an H⁺ ion.
Remember that the other options are incorrect: a proton does not have a negative charge, it is not larger than an H⁺ ion, and it is not a complete atom.
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