Question

Which statements about a neutral atom are correct? Check all that apply.The positively charged particles in the nucleus are positrons.The radius of the electron cloud is twice as large as the radius of the nucleus.A neutral atom is composed of both positively and negatively charged particles.Positively charged protons are located in the tiny, massive nucleus.The electrons are attracted to the positively charged nucleus.The negatively charged electrons are spread out in a "cloud" around the nucleus.

Answer 1

Correct options are:

• A neutral atom is composed of both positively and negatively charged particles.

• Positively charged protons are located in the tiny, massive nucleus.

• The electrons are attracted to the positively charged nucleus.

• The negatively charged electrons are spread out in a "cloud" around the nucleus.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The positively charged particles in the nucleus are positrons. FALSE. The positively charged particles in the nucleus are protons.

• The radius of the electron cloud is twice as large as the radius of the nucleus. FALSE. The radius of the electron cloud is 10,000 times larger than the radius of the nucleus.
• A neutral atom is composed of both positively and negatively charged particles. TRUE. In a neutral atom, the number of positive charges (protons) is equal to the number of negative charges (electrons).
• Positively charged protons are located in the tiny, massive nucleus. TRUE. The mass of the atom, represented by protons and neutrons, is located in the tiny nucleus.
• The electrons are attracted to the positively charged nucleus. TRUE. Opposite charges attract each other.
• The negatively charged electrons are spread out in a "cloud" around the nucleus. TRUE. Electrons move through diffuse areas known as orbitals.