Multiple Choice
Which of the following lists the three main subatomic particles that make up an atom?
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Subatomic Particles
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Which of the following best describes the charge of a proton?
A
Neutral (0)
B
Double positive (+2)
C
Negative (-1)
D
Positive (+1)
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Recall that a proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
Understand that the charge of a proton is a fundamental property and is always positive.
Recognize that the magnitude of the proton's charge is equal to the elementary charge, which is +1 in atomic charge units.
Compare the given options: Neutral (0), Double positive (+2), Negative (-1), and Positive (+1).
Conclude that the correct description of a proton's charge is Positive (+1) because it carries a single positive elementary charge.
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