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The positively charged subatomic particles are called


A

electrons

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neutrons

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C

protons

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Solution

The correct option is C

protons


The explanation for the correct options:

  1. There are three subatomic particles in an atom, namely electron, proton, and neutron.
  2. Proton is a positively charged specie and neutron has no charge.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

  1. Electron is a negatively charged species that revolves around the nucleus in fixed orbits.
  2. Proton and neutrons are located inside the nucleus.
  3. Neutrons are has no charge.

Hence, the correct option: C)Protons


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