What is the relative charge of a proton?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. +1, found in the nucleus of an atom
- Step 1: Atoms contain protons, neutrons and electrons. Step 2. Protons are positive and are in the nucleus. Answer: +1, found in the nucleus of an atom. Why not the others: Electrons are negative and orbit in shells.
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