The positively charged particles in an atom are called

neutrons

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electrons

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protons

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Solution

The correct option is C
protons

The explanation for the correct answer- (C) protons
Atoms- The smallest unit of matter that exhibits the same physical and chemical properties as the element is called an atom.
Proton - It is the positively charged subatomic particle of an atom.
The explanation for the incorrect answer-
(A) neutrons - It is the subatomic particle of an atom that carries no charge.
(B) electrons - It is the negatively charged subatomic particle of an atom.
Hence, option (C) is correct. The positively charged particles in an atom are called protons.

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