Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:
The placement of positive charge is different from that of negative charge. Why ?
Options:
Electrons are negatively charged and protons are positively charged.
Due to the presence of neutrons.
Electrons are inside the nucleus and protons are outside.
Electrons are scattered outside the nucleus and protons are present inside the nucleus.
Correct Answer:
Electrons are scattered outside the nucleus and protons are present inside the nucleus.
Explanation:
Electrons are present outside the nucleus in orbitals whereas protons are present inside the nucleus; thus constrained to very small region.