Question

question 11 of 28 which of the following best describes the charge of the nucleus of an atom? a. the nucleus always has a positive charge. b. the nucleus always has a negative charge. c. the nucleus can have a positive, neutral, or negative charge. d. the nucleus always has a neutral charge.

Explanation:

The atomic nucleus contains positively charged protons and neutral neutrons. Since protons are positively charged and neutrons have no charge, the nucleus always has a positive charge.

Answer:

A. The nucleus always has a positive charge