Determine whether each statement below is true or false to complete the table.

The nucleus of an atom is found in the atom's center. true or false
The nucleus of an atom contains at least one proton. true or false
A neutron has a positive electrical charge. true or false
Most of an atoms mass is found in protons and neutrons. true or false

1 answer

Here are the evaluations of each statement:

  1. The nucleus of an atom is found in the atom's center.
    True

  2. The nucleus of an atom contains at least one proton.
    True (Note: In a hydrogen atom, the nucleus can consist of just one proton and no neutrons.)

  3. A neutron has a positive electrical charge.
    False (A neutron has no electrical chargeā€”it is neutral.)

  4. Most of an atom's mass is found in protons and neutrons.
    True

Here is the completed summary in table format:

| Statement | True/False | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | The nucleus of an atom is found in the atom's center. | True | | The nucleus of an atom contains at least one proton. | True | | A neutron has a positive electrical charge. | False | | Most of an atom's mass is found in protons and neutrons. | True |