Since protons (p*) with a positive charge and neutrons (nº) without a charge are located in the

nucleus, what is the overall charge of the nucleus portion of an atom: positive, negative, or no

charge at all? Explain.

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Lawson Chapman

12 June, 02:06

Since protons (p*) with a positive charge and neutrons (nº) without a charge are located in the

nucleus, what is the overall charge of the nucleus portion of an atom: positive, negative, or no

charge at all? Explain.

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Keegan Werner · Answer 1

A nucleus contains protons and neutrons. Protons are positively charged and neutrons are neutral. So charge of nucleus depends upon protons. Hence, neucleus is positively charged

Since protons (p*) with a positive charge and neutrons (nº) without a charge are located in thenucleus, what is the overall charge of the nucleus portion of an atom: positive, negative, or nocharge at all? Explain.

Since protons (p*) with a positive charge and neutrons (nº) without a charge are located in the

nucleus, what is the overall charge of the nucleus portion of an atom: positive, negative, or no

charge at all? Explain.