Which statement accurately describes the charge of the nucleus of an atom?

The nucleus can be either positively charged or neutral.
The nucleus never has an electrical charge.
The nucleus always has a positive charge.
The charge of a nucleus can change from positive to negative.

Question

Which statement accurately describes the charge of the nucleus of an atom?
 
  
 The nucleus can be either positively charged or neutral. 
 The nucleus never has an electrical charge. 
 The nucleus always has a positive charge. 
 The charge of a nucleus can change from positive to negative.

abhisar · Answer

Hello @LilliBelle !

abhisar · Answer

Nucleus contains protons and neutrons. Protons are positively charged particles and neutrons are neutral. So nucleus is always positively charged.

abhisar · Answer

@LilliBelle you probably didn't noticed but you asked your chemistry question in the biology section. Next time check if u r in ryt section ;)

anonymous · Answer

O I never really can tell which is which sorry

anonymous · Answer

So C is the answer

anonymous · Answer

Thank you both very much and thank you for pointing out I was posting on the wrong page :)

abhisar · Answer

You're most welcome :)