GK
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which region of an atom has a negative charge?
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The nucleus
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Both nucleus and electron cloud
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The neutrons
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The electron cloud
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The nucleus of an atom is surrounded by a cloud of electrons. Remember, electrons are negatively-charged and are attracted to the positively-charged protons in the nucleus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The nucleus (center) of the atom contains the protons (positively charged) and the neutrons (no charge). The outermost regions of the atom are called electron shells and contain the electrons (negatively charged).
Detailed explanation-3: -An electron cloud is the region of negative charge surrounding an atomic nucleus that is associated with an atomic orbital.
Detailed explanation-4: -By the definition, electron cloud is the area around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are most likely to be found.
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