Question

1. choose the best answer.

the positively charged subatomic particle is called a(n)_____
nucleus
proton
electron
neutron

1. choose the best answer.

the subatomic particle without an electric charge is called a(n)_____
proton
neutron
nucleus
electron

Explanation:

• Question 11: A proton is a subatomic particle with a positive charge. The nucleus is the central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons (not a subatomic particle itself). An electron has a negative charge. A neutron has no charge.
• Question 12: A neutron is a subatomic particle without an electric charge. A proton has a positive charge. The nucleus is not a subatomic particle. An electron has a negative charge.

Answer:

1. proton
2. neutron