Home > Chemistry > Basic Atomic Structure

How does the charge of an electron compare to the charge of a proton?

Answer 1

Their charges ARE equal in magnitude.............

Protons assume a positive charge, and electrons are (conveniently!) assigned a negative charge. Naturally, the signs of their charges are OPPOSITE.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer 2

Cooper Adams

An electron has a charge of -1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs, while a proton has a charge of +1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs. The charges of the two are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.