Question

A neutral atom always contains the same number of

Answer 1

Answer:

• A neutral atom always contains the same number of protons and electrons.

Explanation:

Neutral means that the net charge is zero.

Atoms have protons, neutrons and electrons.

Neutrons and protons are in the nucleus of the atom. Protons are particles with positive charge and neutrons are particles without charge.

Elctrons, which are surrounding the nucleus, are particles with negative charge.

The relativie charges of protons and electrons are +1 and -1, respectively.

So, in order to have a total net charge of zero, the neutral atom must have the same number of protons as electrons.