State the equation for specific charge.

specific charge = masscharge​

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Which subatomic particle has a specific charge of zero?

Neutron

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Which subatomic particle has the highest specific charge?

Electron

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Why does an atom always have a specific charge of zero?

Atoms have a specific charge of zero because their overall charge is zero.

The overall charge on an atom is zero because they have the same number of positive protons and negative electrons.

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What are the steps involved in calculating the specific charge of a nucleus?

  1. Calculate the charge of the nucleus by multiplying the number of protons by the charge of an individual proton.
  2. Calculate the total mass of the protons and neutrons.
  3. Substitute values into the equation for specific charge:


Specific charge = masscharge​

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