Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a rule for making a neutral atom with no overall charge?
2. Atoms & Elements
The Atom
Multiple Choice
How is the charge of a proton related to the charge of an electron?
A
The proton has a charge equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the electron.
B
The proton has twice the charge of the electron.
C
The proton and electron have charges of the same sign and magnitude.
D
The proton has no charge, while the electron is negatively charged.
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that the charge of subatomic particles is a fundamental property in chemistry and physics.
Understand that the electron carries a negative charge, which is conventionally taken as -1 elementary charge (\(-1e\)).
Know that the proton carries a positive charge, which is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the electron's charge (\(+1e\)).
Recognize that the magnitude of the charge on a proton and an electron is the same, but their signs differ, making them opposite charges.
Therefore, the correct relationship is that the proton has a charge equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the electron.
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