Question

which of the following statements is true?
a electrons can attract negative charges
b electrons can attract positive charges
c protons can attract positive charges
d neutrons can attract electrons
e none of the above is correct

Explanation:

To determine the true statement, we analyze the charge properties:

• Electrons have a negative charge. Like charges repel, so electrons (negative) repel other negative charges (option a is false).
• Opposite charges attract. Electrons (negative) will attract positive charges (e.g., protons), so option b is true.
• Protons have a positive charge, so they repel other positive charges (option c is false).
• Neutrons have no charge, so they do not attract electrons (option d is false).

Answer:

b. Electrons can attract positive charges