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An atom with a net positive charge carries more

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An atom with a net positive charge carries more
  1. protons than neutrons
  2. protons than electrons
  3. electrons than neutrons
  4. electrons than protons

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - protons than electrons
A net positive charge means the atom (a cation) has more protons than electrons. Neutrons carry no charge and do not affect it.

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