Question

Define the term proton.

Answer 1

• The positively charged particles present inside the nucleus are called protons.
• The charge on a proton is taken as one unit positive charge.
• The charge on 1 proton is $1.6\mathrm{x}{10}^{-19}\mathrm{C}.$
• The mass of one proton is taken as 1 amu (atomic mass unit).