Question
The model shows atoms that are attracted to each other and repelled by each other. Opposite charges attract + Like charges repel + + Which BEST describes an atom that is repelled by a positively charged atom? A. The atom has fewer neutrons than protons. OB The atom has more neutrons than protons. OC. The atom has feviar elections than protons The atomas more electrons than protons
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GPT-4o mini
To determine which option best describes an atom that is repelled by a positively charged atom, we must consider the nature of electric charges.
Opposite charges attract, while like charges repel. A positively charged atom would repel another positively charged atom but would attract a negatively charged atom.
Now, if an atom is repelled by a positively charged atom, it must itself be positively charged. This indicates that the atom in question has a greater number of protons (which are positively charged) than it does electrons (which are negatively charged).
Given this reasoning, the correct answer is:
C. The atom has fewer electrons than protons.
Opposite charges attract, while like charges repel. A positively charged atom would repel another positively charged atom but would attract a negatively charged atom.
Now, if an atom is repelled by a positively charged atom, it must itself be positively charged. This indicates that the atom in question has a greater number of protons (which are positively charged) than it does electrons (which are negatively charged).
Given this reasoning, the correct answer is:
C. The atom has fewer electrons than protons.