Protons

Neutrons

Which statement is accurate for these two sub-atomic particles.

A) They both have a neutral charge.

B) They both have a positive charge.

C) They are both located in the nucleus.

Eliminate

D) They are both located outside the nucleus.

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Makai Nelson

Physics

29 December, 08:36

Protons

Neutrons

Which statement is accurate for these two sub-atomic particles.

A) They both have a neutral charge.

B) They both have a positive charge.

C) They are both located in the nucleus.

Eliminate

D) They are both located outside the nucleus.

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Brylee Blair · Answer 1

The answer is definitely letter C. They are both located in the nucleus. Their summation define the mass of one (1) atomic mass unit of a particular element. For example, for carbon atom it has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. Therefore the atomic mass of carbon is 12.

ProtonsNeutronsWhich statement is accurate for these two sub-atomic particles.A) They both have a neutral charge.B) They both have a positive charge.C) They are both located in the nucleus.EliminateD) They are both located outside the nucleus.

Protons

Neutrons

Which statement is accurate for these two sub-atomic particles.

A) They both have a neutral charge.

B) They both have a positive charge.

C) They are both located in the nucleus.

Eliminate

D) They are both located outside the nucleus.