Question

Which of the following statements are correct 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)

Protons are positively charged.

$\bullet$ Electrons and protons are the subatomic particles of an atom.

$\bullet$ Electrons are negatively charged particles which revolve around the nucleus in fixed orbits.

$\bullet$ Protons are the positively charged particles present inside the nucleus.