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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following best describes the distribution of charge within a neutral atom?
Options
A A large, low-density nucleus surrounded by a small electron cloud.
B A uniform mixture of positive and negative charges throughout the volume.
C A small, massive positive nucleus surrounded by a large, low-density negative electron cloud.
Correct Answer
D Electrons concentrated in the center with protons orbiting them.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The sources describe the atom as having a small, massive nucleus with a positive charge and a large, very low-density electron cloud with a negative charge.

Hint

Recall the density and charge of the nucleus versus the cloud.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 113 of 1819
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