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

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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.