Electric Charges: Positive and Negative

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What is the symbol used to denote a positive charge?

  • E
  • P
  • + (correct)
  • -

What is the polarity of a positive charge relative to an electron?

  • The opposite of an electron (correct)
  • The same as an electron
  • Variable
  • Neutral

What is true about the interaction between two positive charges?

  • They cancel each other out
  • They attract each other
  • They repel each other (correct)
  • They are neutral to each other

What is the magnitude of the negative charge of an electron relative to the positive charge of a proton?

<p>The same magnitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of positive charges in an atom?

<p>In the nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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