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Multiple Choice
Which subatomic particle in an atom carries a positive charge?
A
Electron
B
Photon
C
Neutron
D
Proton
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Recall the three main subatomic particles in an atom: electrons, protons, and neutrons.
Understand the charge associated with each particle: electrons carry a negative charge, neutrons have no charge (neutral), and protons carry a positive charge.
Identify that the particle with a positive charge is the proton.
Note that photons are not subatomic particles within an atom; they are particles of light and carry no charge.
Conclude that the subatomic particle in an atom that carries a positive charge is the proton.