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5.1.2 The nucleus (1 questions)
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The table below shows the relationship between the number of protons in a nucleus and the relative charge of that nucleus.
| Number of Protons (Atomic Number) | Relative Charge |
| 1 | +1 |
| 2 | +2 |
| 17 | +17 |
Explanation: The relative charge of a nucleus is directly proportional to the number of protons it contains. Each proton contributes a +1 charge to the nucleus. Therefore, the number of protons directly determines the total positive charge of the nucleus.