Question

According to the modern electron theory, a body gets charged due to

• A. Presence of protons
• B. Presence of nucleons
• C. Transfer of electrons
• D. Transfer of protons

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Transfer of electrons

According to the modern electron theory, a body gets charged due to the transfer of electrons from one atom to another as it results in change in the of number electrons and protons thus making it either negatively charged by gaining electrons or positively charged by giving electrons.