Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom. Traveling around the nucleus are fast-moving particles called electrons. Each electron has a negative electrical charge. An electron is much smaller and lighter than a proton or a neutron.

Question

Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.

A. all of the atoms electrons are located outside its nucuelus
B. a proton is the same size as an electron
C. an electron has a negative electrical charge

Answer 1

The true statements from the options given are:

A. all of the atom's electrons are located outside its nucleus
C. an electron has a negative electrical charge

Statement B is false because a proton is much larger than an electron.