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Yes, though the overall charge of the entire atom is neutral due to the electrons orbiting it. If the atom becomes an ion by the removal or addition of electrons, its overall charge changes. But yes, the nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons. Protons are positive, neutrons are neutral.
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∙ 14y agoIn the strictest sense, the nucleus is made up of neutrons and protons. Thus by ignoring the affects of the electron, the nucleus would be considered positive. The neutrons are, by nature, neutral and exhibit no charge, thus the protons, which are positive, would give the the nucleus a positive charge. Consider the H+ species, without the electron, it is positive. Other considerations would be Ca(2+) or any other positively charged species, where the electrons are missing and the charge of the nucleus is observed.
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∙ 12y agoThe nucleus is PART of an atom. Alone, it represents, at most, an ion not an atom. The nucleus of an atom carries a positive charge.
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∙ 15y agoyes yes yes yes
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Rutherford proposed that atoms have positive nuclei which statement correctly describes the nucleus of an atom?
Yes, the atomic nucleus is positive.
What is protan?
A proton is a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron, but of opposite sign.
Where is the energy which is released during a chemical reaction stored to begin with?
In the electrostatic forces between the positive atomic nuclei and the negative atomic electrons.
How has basic knowledge about atomic nuclei been used in technology?
Knowledge about atomic nuclei has been used to produce energy.
In Rutherford's gold experiment particles in dense atomic nuclei caused some alpha particles to bounce straight back from the gold foil?
positive
Do nuclei have a positive or negative charge?
Atomic nuclei have positive electrical charges. The size of the charge depends upon the element in question.
Do atomic nuclei have neutral charge?
No, they have a positive charge, due to the protons.
Proton?
A stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron, but of opposite sign
Rutherford proposed that atoms have positive nuclei which statement correctly describes the nucleus of an atom?
Yes, the atomic nucleus is positive.
Do all atomic nuclei's have positive charge?
Yes, This is due to the nulcei being made up of only Newtrons (no charges at all) and also Protons, which have a positive and equivalent (but opposite) charge, compared to an electron.
What determines the amount of energy an electrons has?
distance from the atomic nuclei
What is protan?
A proton is a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron, but of opposite sign.
Alpha particles are repelled by atomic nuclei because?
Alpha particles are repelled by atomic nuclei because alpha particles have a positive charge, and so do atomic nuclei. The positive charge on the surface of a nucleus will repel another positive charge, like an alpha particle, because of the law of electrostatics. That's the simple answer. And it is correct. But know this: Alpha particles were used in the early investigations of atomic structure and atomic interactions. The alpha particles were used to bombard atomic nuclei, and there are times when an alpha particle will be absorbed by an atomic nucleus. Somehow the laws of electrostatics took the day off, and the fact that absorption took place opens the door to discovery and discussion of other atomic forces. Word up.
Where is the energy which is released during a chemical reaction stored to begin with?
In the electrostatic forces between the positive atomic nuclei and the negative atomic electrons.
Do all chemical reactions need atomic nuclei?
All atoms involved in a chemical reaction have an atomic nucleus.
Is atomic nuclei required in a chemical reaction?
No, atomic nuclei is not required for a chemical reaction.
What is the outer boundary of the nucleus made of?
atomic nuclei has no boundary at all
