alleryStart learning →Why can an atom with charged particles be neutral overall?
AEqual proton and electron charges cancel
BNeutrons cancel the proton charges
CNeutrons cancel the electron charges
DProtons and electrons carry no charges
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Equal proton and electron charges cancel
Equal numbers of protons and electrons provide equal positive and negative charges, producing zero total charge.
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