Question

Which statement describes a property of a proton?

Answer 1

Which statement describes the property of a proton ?

It is found outside the nucleus

It has a positive charge

It has less mass than an electron

It is repelled by electrons

Solution:

Protons are sub-atomic particles with a net positive charge equal to +1.6 × 10^(-19) Coulomb.

Hence , "It has positive charge" : This describes the property of a proton.

Other options are eliminated:

Proton is found inside the nucleus of an atom along with neutron (not "outside").

Proton is much heavier than electron and has higher mass.

We know that unlike charges attract each other. So, electrons and protons being unlike charges will attract each other (not "repel" ).

Hope It Helps.

Answer 2

A property that describes a proton is that it has a positive charge.

• A proton usually consists of up to three smaller particles that are named quarks.
• The protons are the electrically charged particles that are found inside the nucleus of an atom that aid in binding the nucleus together.
• The protons are the ones that consist of positive charge in terms of electric charge and hence attract the electrons that are negatively charged particles and keep them around the nucleus in an orbit.

Hence, a proton has a property of positive charge.