Question
The idea of the SUBDIVISION of the nuclear charge into a- (1)- number of small particles gave rise to the proposal of - (2)- - 1: whole; 2: neutrons ,1: whole; 2: protons 1: partial; 2: protons 1: partial; 2: neutrons
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Answer
B.1: whole; 2: protons
Explanation
The basic foundation of atomic theory assumes the existence of fundamental building blocks of matter, which include protons, neutrons, and electrons. These charges are subdivided accordingly within the composition of an atom. First, we consider the subdivision of nuclear charge, which corresponds to the center of an atom where protons and neutrons are located. This nuclear charge is positively charged due to protons, while neutrons are neutrally charged. Therefore, the 'whole' subdivision of nuclear charges refers to the spread out nature of protons (whole - indicates complete/throughout the structure). Neutrons, although present within the nucleus, don't contribute to the nuclear charge since they are neutrally charged. Hence the correct combination should imply a Whole subdivision and placement of Protons.