alleryStart learning →A nucleus contains protons and neutrons. Its charge is?
AVariable with the neutron charge
BZero, because neutrons cancel protons
CNegative, because neutrons are negative
DPositive, because neutrons are uncharged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Positive, because neutrons are uncharged
Protons contribute positive charge, and uncharged neutrons do not cancel it.
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