Parts of an Atom - Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

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Questions and Answers

What is the charge of a proton?

  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Variable
  • Positive (correct)

Where are protons and neutrons located in an atom?

  • In the orbital shells
  • Surrounding the nucleus
  • In the electron cloud
  • In the nucleus (correct)

What charge does a neutron have?

  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Variable
  • Neutral (correct)

What is the role of electrons in an atom?

<p>Attract protons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do two protons repel each other?

<p>Due to like charges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do electrons behave toward each other?

<p>Repel each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of interaction occurs between a proton and an electron?

<p>Attraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the model of a hydrogen atom typically show?

<p>'Cloud' representing electrons' exact locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the overall charge of a neutral atom?

<p>'The total number of protons equals the total number of electrons.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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