The charge of a proton is _____ and the charge of an electron is _____. The neutrons are ______.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the electrical charges of protons, electrons, and neutrons, which relates to basic concepts in atomic physics.
Answer
Proton: positive; electron: negative; neutrons: neutral.
The final answer is the charge of a proton is positive, the charge of an electron is negative, and the neutrons are neutral.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the charge of a proton is positive, the charge of an electron is negative, and the neutrons are neutral.
More Information
Protons, electrons, and neutrons are fundamental subatomic particles that make up atoms. While protons and electrons have equal but opposite charges, neutrons have no charge and contribute mainly to the mass of an atom.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming neutrons have a charge since they contribute to the mass of the atom.
Sources
- Middleschool Chemistry - ACS - acs.org
- The Properties of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Atoms - NRC.gov - nrc.gov
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