The positively-charged basic nuclear particle is called a ____.
- proton
Correct! A proton has a positive charge (+1). - nucleon
The word "nucleon" is a generic term that refers to either a proton (positively-charged) or a neutron (neutral). - neutron
A neutron has no charge; it is electrically neutral. - electron
An electron is NOT a basic nuclear particle, and it has a negative charge (-1).