Question

The nucleus of an atom can have either a positive or negative charge. please select the best answer from the choices provided t f

Answer 1

F - False.

The nucleus of an atom is positively charge.

Answer 2

FALSE

Step-by-step explanation:

Nucleus of an atom consist of neutrons and protons and it is the smallest part of atom.

So the total charge on the nucleus is due to charge of protons as we know that neutrons are neutral in nature and they do not have any charge on it.

So we will have

`Q_(proton) = + 1.6 * 10^(-19) C`

`Q_(neutron) = 0 C`

`Q_(electron) = - 1.6 * 10^(-19) C`

so here we can say that total charge on a nucleus must be positive charge which is only due to protons present inside the nucleus.