If an object possesses more protons than electrons, then the object is :

positively charged

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negatively charged

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not charged at all

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B positively charged
Protons are positive. Electrons are negative; more protons than electrons would mean an overall positive charge.

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If an object possesses more protons than electrons, then the object is :

The correct option is B positively chargedProtons are positive. Electrons are negative; more protons than electrons would mean an overall positive charge.

The correct option is B positively charged
Protons are positive. Electrons are negative; more protons than electrons would mean an overall positive charge.