Multiple Choice
Which subatomic particle is characterized by a positive electrical charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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Which subatomic particle carries a negative electric charge?
A
Alpha particle
B
Proton
C
Neutron
D
Electron
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Recall the three main subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Understand the electric charge of each particle: protons carry a positive charge, neutrons have no charge (neutral), and electrons carry a negative charge.
Recognize that an alpha particle is composed of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, so it carries a positive charge overall.
Identify that the particle with a negative electric charge is the electron.
Therefore, the subatomic particle that carries a negative electric charge is the electron.
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