Multiple Choice
Which subatomic particle(s) are located within the nucleus of an atom?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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Which subatomic particle carries a positive electric charge?
A
Proton
B
Electron
C
Photon
D
Neutron
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Recall the three main subatomic particles found in an atom: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Understand the electric charge associated with each particle: electrons carry a negative charge, neutrons have no charge (neutral), and protons carry a positive charge.
Identify that the question asks for the particle with a positive electric charge.
Match the positive charge to the proton, as it is the only subatomic particle among the options that carries a positive charge.
Conclude that the proton is the correct answer because it carries a positive electric charge.
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