Which statement best explains why the overall charge on an atom is zero? The positive charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equa

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Which statement best explains why the overall charge on an atom is zero? The positive charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equa

ls the negative charge in the electron cloud. The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud. The negative charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equals the positive charge in the electron cloud. The negative charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the positive charge in the electron cloud.

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Arada [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-23T17:19:31+03:00

Arada [10]3 years ago

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The positive charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud.

Nookie1986 [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-23T18:55:40+03:00

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<h2>B) The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud. </h2><h2 /><h3>Explanation:</h3><h3 />

This indicates the nucleus of an atom is constantly positively charged. An atom has a neutral overall charge because it has the same amount of electrons as protons. Protons and neutrons have the equivalent mass. Electrons have such a little mass that this can normally be considered as zero.