5 Questions
What is the symbol used to denote a positive charge?
What is the polarity of a positive charge relative to an electron?
The opposite of an electron
What is true about the interaction between two positive charges?
They repel each other
What is the magnitude of the negative charge of an electron relative to the positive charge of a proton?
The same magnitude
What is the location of positive charges in an atom?
In the nucleus
Study Notes
Charges
Positive Charge
- A positive charge is a type of electric charge that has the opposite polarity of an electron.
- It is denoted by the symbol "+".
- Positive charges are carried by protons, which are found in the nucleus of an atom.
- Positive charges are attracted to negative charges.
- Like charges (two positive charges) repel each other.
Negative Charge
- A negative charge is a type of electric charge that has the same polarity as an electron.
- It is denoted by the symbol "-".
- Negative charges are carried by electrons, which orbit the nucleus of an atom.
- Negative charges are attracted to positive charges.
- Like charges (two negative charges) repel each other.
- The negative charge of an electron is equal in magnitude to the positive charge of a proton.
Electric Charges
Positive Charge
- Opposite polarity of an electron, denoted by the symbol "+".
- Carried by protons, found in the nucleus of an atom.
- Attracted to negative charges.
- Repel other positive charges.
Negative Charge
- Same polarity as an electron, denoted by the symbol "-".
- Carried by electrons, orbiting the nucleus of an atom.
- Attracted to positive charges.
- Repel other negative charges.
- Equal in magnitude to the positive charge of a proton.
Learn about the properties and characteristics of positive and negative electric charges, including their symbols, carriers, and interactions.
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