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Which statement correctly describes protons? A. They have no charge and are present in the nucleus of an atom. B. They have a negative charge and travel around the nucleus of an atom. C. They have a positive charge and travel around the nucleus of an atom. D. They have a positive charge and are present in the nucleus of an atom along with the neutrons.

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It is known that atoms are formed by protons, neutrons and electrons. Research has shown that each of these particles have charge.

-The electrons have negative carge

-Protons have a positive charge

-Neutrons have a neutral charge.

The currently accepted atomic models describe the atom as a nucleus formed protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around this nucleus as shown in the attached image.

Therefore the correct option is. D. They have a positive charge and are present in the nucleus of an atom along with neutrons.

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