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Which subatomic particle carries a positive electrical charge?

A. Electron
B. Proton✓ Correct Answer
C. Neutron
D. Positron

💡 Solution & Explanation

Protons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom carrying a positive elementary charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron. Electrons carry a negative charge, neutrons are electrically neutral, and positrons are antimatter particles. The atomic number of an element is determined entirely by the number of protons in its nucleus.

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