Question
In an electrostatic field, which combination of subatomic particles would attract to one another? A) electron and neutron B) proton andneutron C) electron and electron D) proton and electron
Answers
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In an electrostatic field, the combination of subatomic particles that would attract to one another is **D) proton and electron**.
Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge. Opposite charges attract each other, so protons and electrons attract.
The other combinations are as follows:
- A) electron and neutron: Neutrons are neutral and do not experience electrostatic attraction to charged particles.
- B) proton and neutron: Neutrons are also neutral, so there is no electrostatic attraction between them.
- C) electron and electron: Like charges repel each other, so electrons would not attract.
Therefore, the correct answer is **D) proton and electron**.
Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge. Opposite charges attract each other, so protons and electrons attract.
The other combinations are as follows:
- A) electron and neutron: Neutrons are neutral and do not experience electrostatic attraction to charged particles.
- B) proton and neutron: Neutrons are also neutral, so there is no electrostatic attraction between them.
- C) electron and electron: Like charges repel each other, so electrons would not attract.
Therefore, the correct answer is **D) proton and electron**.