Question

Identify which subatomic particles match each of these descriptions. Specifically, determine whether the following descriptions describe electrons, protons, or neutrons. In one case, an answer will need to contain more than one particle.

1) Particles that have a relative charge of +1.
2) Particles that have a relative charge of -1.
3) Particles that have no charge.
4) Particles that are located in the nucleus of an atom.
5) Particles that have a much lower mass than the other two types of particles

Answer 1

1. Protons

2. Electrons

3. Neutrons

4. Protons and neutrons

5. Electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

The protons are the only positive sub-atomic particles and the have a charge of +1.

The Electrons are the only negative subatomic particles and they have a charge of -1

Neutrons do not have any charge but they have the same mass as the protons

The nucleus of an atom is where most of the atomic masses are concentrated and it houses the neutrons and protons

The electrons reside outside the nucleus and they have a much more lesser mass compared to the neutrons and protons