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Physics Review Question Unit: Atom Year: 1991 Question#: 23 Question: Which part of an atom is most likely to be transferred as a body acquires a static electric charge? (1 ) proton (2 ) neutron (3 ) electron (4 ) positron What's the question really asking? Explanation by: danielle [ Return to question menu ] Answer 1 proton INCORRECT Protons are not free to move, they are bound tightly to the atom. return to top Answer 2 neutron INCORRECT neutrons have mass and ar bound to the nucleus of the atom return to top Answer 3 electron CORRECT Has least mass and it is only bound by small forces to the atom return to top Answer 4 positron INCORRECT Positron, the anti-matter counterpart to the electron quickly anhilates itself when it comes into contact with an electron and so it does not exist long wnough to transfer its positive charge. return to top What's this question really asking? What part of an atom transfers in static charge? return to top |
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