Multiple Choice
Which region of the atom, indicated by label A, is where electrons are most likely to be found?
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2. Atoms & Elements
The Atom
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Which statement best describes the distribution of charge in an atom?
A
The positive charge is concentrated in the nucleus, while the negative charge is distributed around the nucleus in the electron cloud.
B
Both positive and negative charges are evenly distributed throughout the atom.
C
All charges are located in the nucleus of the atom.
D
The negative charge is concentrated in the nucleus, and the positive charge is found in the electron cloud.
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Recall the basic structure of an atom: it consists of a nucleus and an electron cloud surrounding it.
Understand that the nucleus contains protons and neutrons, where protons carry a positive charge and neutrons are neutral.
Recognize that electrons, which carry a negative charge, are found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.
Therefore, the positive charge is concentrated in the nucleus due to the protons, while the negative charge is distributed around the nucleus in the electron cloud.
Use this knowledge to evaluate the given statements and identify the one that correctly describes the distribution of charge in an atom.
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