Question

Select the correct statement(s) regarding the electrical charge of electrons and protons.

• A. Electrons are positively charged.
• B. Electrons are negatively charged.
• C. Protons are positively charged.
• D. Protons are negatively charged.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

Electrons are negatively charged.

C Protons are positively charged.

Electrons are negatively charged whereas protons are positively charged. It was found that electrons are attracted by a positive charge and protons are attracted by a negative charge.