The positive charge on proton

Is double of the negative charge on electron

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Is half of the negative charge on electron

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Is equal to the negative charge on electron

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Has no relation with the charge on electron

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The correct option is D Is equal to the negative charge on electron
Atoms (where number of electrons and protons are equal) are neutral. This implies that positive charge on proton is equal to negative charge on electron.

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