Question detail
Which particle has a relative electrical charge of 0?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
Question
- A. Proton
- B. Electron
- C. Neutron
- D. Ion
Answer
Neutron
Explanation
Neutrons have a relative electrical charge of 0, meaning they do not contribute to the overall charge of an atom.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Protons in Elements
Students often think that atoms of the same element can have different numbers of protons.
Remember that the defining characteristic of an element is its number of protons; all atoms of the same element must have the same number of protons.
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