What is the charge of a proton?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the electric charge of a proton, a fundamental particle in atomic nuclei.
Answer
The charge of a proton is +1, or 1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs.
A proton has a positive charge of +1, which is equal to 1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs.
Answer for screen readers
A proton has a positive charge of +1, which is equal to 1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs.
More Information
The positive charge of a proton is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the negative charge of an electron.
Tips
It is easy to confuse the charge of a proton with the charge of an electron. Remember that protons are positive and electrons are negative.
Sources
- Proton - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Questions and Answers - What kind of charge does a proton have ... - education.jlab.org
- What is the charge on a proton? - Socratic - socratic.org
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