Which set correctly lists the three principal subatomic particles and their charges?

• A. Neutron (No charge), Proton (+), Electron (-)
• B. Electron (Negative), Proton (+), Neutron (No charge)
• C. Proton (+), Electron (-), Neutron (No charge)
• D. Neutron (No charge), Electron (-), Proton (+)

Answer: (A)

Understanding the charges of the three basic subatomic particles: protons carry a positive charge, electrons carry a negative charge, and neutrons have no net charge. The set shown matches this exactly by pairing Neutron with no charge, Proton with a positive charge, and Electron with a negative charge. This pairing reflects how atoms are built: a positively charged nucleus made of protons (and neutral neutrons) is surrounded by negatively charged electrons, and the interactions of these charges drive chemical bonding and atomic behavior. Any listing that assigns the correct charges to each particle conveys the same fundamental fact.