Question

select the correct answer.
which statement correctly describes protons?
a. they have no charge and are present in the nucleus of an atom.
b. they have a negative charge and travel around the nucleus of an atom.
c. they have a positive charge and travel around the nucleus of an atom.
d. they have a positive charge and are present in the nucleus of an atom along with the neutrons.

Explanation:

Protons are positively - charged sub - atomic particles. Neutrons are neutral (no charge), and both protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons are negatively - charged and orbit around the nucleus.

• Option A: Incorrect as protons have a positive charge, not no charge.
• Option B: Incorrect as protons are not negatively - charged and do not travel around the nucleus (electrons do).
• Option C: Incorrect as protons do not travel around the nucleus (electrons do).
• Option D: Correctly describes protons as positively - charged and located in the nucleus with neutrons.

Answer:

D. They have a positive charge and are present in the nucleus of an atom along with the neutrons.