Question

Which statement about protons is false?

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is Option 4.

Explanation:

There are three sub-atomic particles present in an atom. They are: electrons, protons and neutrons.

Protons constitute in each and every atom.

The charge on proton is of equal magnitude as that of electron but having opposite sign. Proton carry a positive charge and electron carry a negative charge.

Protons and neutrons, both determine the mass of an atom.

Mass of 1 proton = 1.007276 u

Mass of 1 neutron = 1.008664 u

Mass of 1 electron = 0.00054858 u

Mass of proton is almost same as that of neutron but is more than the mass of electron.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.