Question

The part of the atom that carries a negative charge is the _____, and the part that carries a positive charge is the _____.
a. neutron; proton
b. electron; proton
c. neutron; electron
d. proton; neutron

Answer 1

negative charge is electron and positive charge in atoms is protons but in ions positive charges are cations

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option (B).

The part of the atom that carries a negative charge is the electron and the part that carries a positive charge is the proton.

Explanation:

Protons : These are the subatomic species which carries positive charge.They are denoted with symbol '$p^+$'.

Electrons: These are the subatomic species which carries negative charge.They are denoted with symbol '$e^-$'.